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calorimeter

/ˌkæləˈraɪmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does calorimeter mean?

noun

A device used to measure the amount of heat energy in a substance, typically by measuring the temperature change of a known mass of water.

Example

"The scientist used a calorimeter to measure the heat energy released by the chemical reaction."

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