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bomb calorimeter

/bɒm ˌkæləˈrɪmɪtə/

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/bɒm ˌkæləˈrɪmɪtə/C1formalscientific
  • ruНаучный прибор, используемый для измерения теплоты сгорания вещества путём его сжигания в герметичном контейнере под давлением, окружённом водой.

A scientific instrument used to measure the heat of combustion of a substance by burning it in a sealed, pressurized container surrounded by water.

  1. Laboratory device for measuring heatC1formal

    A device used to measure the heat of combustion of a substance by burning it in a sealed container (the bomb) surrounded by water.

    ruКалориметрическая бомба

    • The bomb calorimeter is essential for determining the energy content of food.
    • In the lab, we used a bomb calorimeter to measure the calorific value of coal.
    • The experiment required precise calibration of the bomb calorimeter.