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bomb calorimeter

 

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Noun bomb calorimeter has 1 sense
  1. bomb calorimeter, bomb - strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
    --1 is a kind of calorimeter

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Bomb Calorimeter

A bomb calorimeter is a scientific instrument used to measure the heat of combustion of a substance. It consists of a strong metal container, called a bomb, which is filled with the substance of interest and then ignited in an isolated environment. The rise in temperature of the surrounding water is measured and used to calculate the amount of heat released during the combustion process.

Sample Sentences:

  • The bomb calorimeter provided precise measurements of the energy content in various fuels.
  • Scientists use a bomb calorimeter to determine the caloric value of food products.
  • The research team utilized a bomb calorimeter to analyze the heat output of different chemical reactions.

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