volumetric
/ˌvɒl.jəˈmet.rɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌvɑːl.jəˈmet.rɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)/ (ame, mw)
volumetric — adjective
- volumetricpositive
- more volumetriccomparative
- most volumetricsuperlative
1. connected with measuring the amount of space that something takes up, especially
connected with measuring the amount of space that something takes up, especially a liquid or a gas
The lab technician used a volumetric flask to measure the solution precisely.
collocation: volumetric flask
Heather checked the volumetric flow rate of water through the new pipe.
collocation: volumetric flow rate
The recipe called for volumetric measurements rather than weight-based ones.
Diego's chemistry exam included a question about volumetric analysis of gases.
Engineers rely on volumetric data to design tanks that hold enough fuel.
- volumetrical
a rare variant with the same meaning; 'volumetric' is the standard form
- quantitative
broader — refers to any kind of measurement, not only volume
用法筆記
Almost always appears before a noun (attributive position). Common in scientific and engineering contexts.
常見錯誤
2. relating to images, models, or displays that represent objects with height, widt
relating to images, models, or displays that represent objects with height, width, and depth — not just a flat picture
The museum installed a volumetric display that showed a floating 3D image.
collocation: volumetric display
Padma watched a volumetric video that let her see the dancer from every angle.
volumetric video gives the viewer multiple viewing angles
The architect created a volumetric model of the building before construction began.
Rin's art project used volumetric rendering to show the human heart in 3D.
The game engine uses volumetric lighting to make forests look deep and realistic.
- three-dimensional
the everyday term for anything with depth; 'volumetric' is more technical and typically describes imaging or display technology
- holographic
a specific technology using light interference to create 3D images; a hologram is one type of volumetric display
用法筆記
Always appears before a noun. Used in technical fields like computer graphics, medical imaging, and display technology. Distinguish from Sense 1: this sense is about representing 3D form visually, not about measuring physical volume.