| calorimetry | <chemistry> The science of measuring heat flow. (09 Jan 1998) |
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| calorimetry, differential scanning | Differential thermal analysis in which the sample compartment of the apparatus is a differential calorimeter, allowing an exact measure of the heat of transition independent of the specific heat, thermal conductivity, and other variables of the sample. (12 Dec 1998) |
| calorimetry, indirect | Calculation of the energy expenditure in the form of heat production of the whole body or individual organs based on respiratory gas exchange. (12 Dec 1998) |