volumetric

adjective

vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically adverb

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Wh/kg, with a volumetric density of 716 Wh/L. Sionic Energy is also verifying its battery platform in a 20 Ah cell format with a density of 370 Wh/kg and 1,000 Wh/L, but with a cycle range close to 600. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2024 And as with the Meta Quest, a lot of the apps run as 2D applications in a 3D environment, meaning the apps themselves aren’t fully volumetric, but they’re projected into your field of vision with apparent depth. Lauren Goode, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024 Tests done on full cells of the oxygen-ion batteries showed volumetric energy densities of up to 140 milliwatt-hours per cubic centimeter, which corresponds to about 30 percent of the volumetric energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Apr. 2023 The black background and neon white rectangle became the band’s iconic symbol, and their live show was centered around it, with volumetric video projection used as its main light source. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for volumetric 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volumetric was in 1857

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“Volumetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volumetric. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

volumetric

adjective
vol·​u·​met·​ric ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik How to pronounce volumetric (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
volumetrically adverb
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