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noun
A type of constant-volume calorimeter in which material is burned to measure its heat content.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: sciences
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noun
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bomb
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: calorimeter
History
From bomb (“heavy-walled container”) + calorimeter.
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