calorimetry
[/ˌkæl.əˈrɪm.ə.tri/]
nounfemininepl: calorimetries
calorimetria
1. The science and practice of measuring heat transfer and thermal energy changes in chemical reactions or physical processes using a calorimeter
Calorimetry is essential in chemistry labs to determine the heat released during combustion reactions.
A calorimetria é essencial em laboratórios de química para determinar o calor liberado durante reações de combustão.
2. A technique used in nutrition science to measure the energy content of food by burning it in a bomb calorimeter
Bomb calorimetry was used to determine the caloric content of the food sample.
A calorimetria de bomba foi usada para determinar o conteúdo calórico da amostra de alimento.
3. In medical contexts, the measurement of heat production in living organisms to assess metabolic rate
Indirect calorimetry measures oxygen consumption to estimate energy expenditure in humans.
A calorimetria indireta mede o consumo de oxigênio para estimar o gasto energético em humanos.
Calorimetry is a foundational technique in both Brazilian and North American scientific education and research. In Brazil, it is taught extensively in chemistry and engineering courses at the university level. The term is formally recognized in Portuguese and used consistently across academic institutions in both Brazil and Portugal. In the USA, calorimetry has additional cultural significance in nutrition science and fitness industries, where calorie measurement is deeply embedded in public health discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bomb calorimetry - método que mede o calor de combustão de uma amostra
indirect calorimetry - método que estima o gasto energético pela medição do consumo de oxigênio
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