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volumeter

volumeter

1 9.3
A tool that measures how much space a liquid, gas, or solid takes
  • noun
  • /ˈvɑːljʊˌmiːtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : volumetro
  • By placing the solid object in the water, we can determine its volume with a volumeter.

Examples

  • A volumeter can be calibrated for liquids, solids, or gases, depending on the experiment's requirements.

  • The scientist used a volumeter to accurately measure the amount of liquid in the beaker.

  • Accurate measurements from the volumeter ensured the results were reliable.

  • The laboratory technician used a volumeter to determine the amount of gas produced in the reaction.

  • The volumeter measures the volume of liquid accurately.

  • Many laboratories use a volumeter for precise measurements.

  • To conduct the experiment, we need to calibrate the volumeter before taking measurements.

Synonyms

measure
vsvolumeter
69 1.4

A small container for pouring a set amount of liquid or dry food

is an instrument that finds the space occupied rather than a container
measuring device
vsvolumeter
2 3.0

A tool that shows how big, heavy, or hot something is

is specific to finding the space occupied by gases liquids or solids
measurer
vsvolumeter
1 2.9

A person or tool that finds size, amount and degree

is only a technical instrument rather than a person who checks amounts

Surface Forms

volumeter singular
volumeters plural

Morphology

volumeter = volume (transparent) = volume + meter

The word is a straightforward combination of 'volume' and the measuring-device suffix '-meter', so its meaning is easy to infer.

Etymology

The word volumeter comes from volume ('amount of space') and the part -meter ('measure'), just like thermometer or speedometer. So a volumeter is a tool that measures how much space a liquid, gas, or solid takes.