Defn: An instrument for measuring the volumes of gases or liquids by introducing them into a vessel of known capacity.
VOLUMETRIC
Vol`u*met"ric, a. Etym: [Volume + -metric.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume. Volumetric analysis (Chem.), that system of the quantitative analysis of solutions which employs definite volumes of standardized solutions of reagents, as measured by burettes, pipettes, etc.; also, the analysis of gases by volume, as by the eudiometer.
VOLUMETRICAL
Vol`u*met"ric*al, a.
Defn: Volumetric.
— Vol`u*met"ric*al*ly, adv.
VOLUMINOUS
Vo*lu"mi*nous, a. Etym: [L. voluminosus: cf. F. volumineux.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to volume or volumes. Specifically: — (a) Consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions. But ended foul in many a scaly fold, Voluminous and vast. Milton. Over which dusky draperies are hanging, and voluminous curtains have long since fallen. De Quincey.
(b) Of great volume, or bulk; large. B. Jonson. (c) Consisting of many volumes or books; as, the collections of Muratori are voluminous. (d) Having written much, or produced many volumes; copious; diffuse; as, a voluminous writer. — Vo*lu"mi*nous*ly, adv. — Vo*lu"mi*nous*ness, n.
VOLUMIST
Vol"u*mist, n.
Defn: One who writes a volume; an author. [Obs.] Milton.