bomb calorimeter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of constant-volume calorimeter in which material is burned to measure its heat content.

Word forms

bomb calorimeter bomb calorimeters

Etymology

From bomb (“heavy-walled container”) + calorimeter.

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