calorimetry

/kæləˈrɪmɛtri/

Definitions

1. noun

the measurement of heat, especially in chemical reactions, by observing the change in temperature of a known quantity of a substance.

“The scientist used calorimetry to determine the heat of combustion of the sample.”

Synonyms

  • calorimetry
  • heat measurement
  • thermal analysis

Antonyms

  • cryogenics