noun
- instruments used to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical reaction or other process
Usage: scientific; plural form of calorimeter
Examples
- The chemistry lab was equipped with several calorimeters for measuring reaction heat.
- Scientists use calorimeters to determine the caloric content of foods.
- The researchers calibrated their calorimeters before beginning the experiment.
- Modern calorimeters can measure very small changes in temperature.
- Students learned to operate the calorimeters during their thermodynamics unit.
- The calorimeters showed that the combustion reaction released significant energy.