calorimetry
/ˌkælərɪˈmɛtri/
noun
- The science or technique of measuring the amount of heat involved in chemical reactions, physical changes, or biological processes.
- Calorimetry is used in food science to determine the calorie content of different foods.
- The lab's new equipment improved the accuracy of their calorimetry experiments.
- In chemistry class, we learned about calorimetry and how to measure heat changes.