thermogravimetry
/ˌθɜrmoʊɡrəˈvɪmətri/
noun
- A scientific technique that measures changes in the weight of a material as it is heated, cooled, or held at a constant temperature.
- Thermogravimetry is commonly used to study the thermal stability of polymers.
- By using thermogravimetry, the chemist could see exactly when the compound began to break down.
- The lab technician performed thermogravimetry to determine the moisture content in the soil sample.