'Calorimeter' definitions:

Definition of 'calorimeter'

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noun
A measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat

Definition of 'Calorimeter'

From: GCIDE
  • Calorimeter \Cal`o*rim"e*ter\, n. [L. calor heat + -meter; cf. F. calorim[`e]tre.]
  • 1. (Physiol.) An apparatus for measuring the amount of heat contained in bodies or developed by some mechanical or chemical process, as friction, chemical combination, combustion, etc. For combustion processes, a {bomb calorimeter} may be used. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. (Engineering) An apparatus for measuring the proportion of unevaporated water contained in steam. [1913 Webster]

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