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calorimeter Definition

calo·rim·eter (kal′ə rimət ər)

noun

an apparatus for measuring amounts of heat, as in chemical combination, friction, etc.

Etymology: < L calor (see calorific) + -meter

calorimeter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • scan: The DSC 204 Phoenix differential scanning calorimeter can be equipped with an automatic sample changer for up to 64 samples.
  • use: The heat capacity of a crystal should not depend on the shape of the calorimeter used to measure it.
  • construct: In 1911 he constructed a special calorimeter that measured specific heats at very low temperatures.
  • build: The calorimeter built as part of this project has been improved and is being used for measuring motor losses to a high accuracy.

Adjective modifier

  • electromagnetic: Next on its outward journey the particle passes through a detector called the " electromagnetic calorimeter " .
  • forward: The UK Contribution to BaBar The UK groups have constructed the forward endcap calorimeter and the signal-processing and triggering electronics for the whole calorimeter.
  • simple: Chemicals can be tested in a simple calorimeter to measure the temperature rise.
  • entire: The entire electromagnetic calorimeter at TESLA comprises a cylinder of length 5.5m, internal radius 1.9m, and annular thickness of 20cm.
  • high: Electromagnetic Calorimeter ( EMC ) A high quality electromagnetic calorimeter is an essential feature of B A B AR.

Modifies a noun

  • cluster: It includes tracks and calorimeter clusters etc. * Event Query Tag Data ( tag ).
  • cell: They are or will be created from both fast and fully simulated calorimeter cells.
  • trigger: The calorimeter trigger expert wishes to get immediate feedback that the clusters which are being reconstructed are consistent with expectations.
  • energy: We have made important contributions to calorimeter energy calibration using Virtual Compton Scattering ( VCS ) events.
  • system: The technology was transferred to Oxford Instruments, who now market it as a turnkey calorimeter system.

Noun used with modifier

  • hadronic: The hadronic calorimeter measures the energy carried by hadrons entering each of its segments ( see figure ).
  • hadron: Hadron Calorimeter: This device measures the total energy of hadrons.
  • bomb: It is measured by the complete oxidation of the food in a bomb calorimeter.
  • electromagnetic: Electromagnetic Calorimeter ( EMC ) A high quality electromagnetic calorimeter is an essential feature of B A B AR.
  • graphite: The primary standard used for this service is a graphite calorimeter and so absorbed dose calibrations must be converted from graphite to water.
  • cone: The tests range from small scale charring tests ( cone calorimeter ) to large scale furnace tests.

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