Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calorimeter
Noun
/ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/
Definition
An instrument used to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical reaction or other process.
Examples
- The calorimeter indicated that the reaction released 50 joules of energy.
- Scientists often use a bomb calorimeter to measure the heat of combustion of fuels.
- In our experiment, we used a calorimeter to determine the specific heat of water.
Meaning
A calorimeter quantifies the heat transfer in physical and chemical processes, helping scientists understand energy changes.
Synonyms
- Heat meter
- Heat gauge
- Thermal meter
