Definition of Thermogravimetry

1. Noun. The measurement of changes in weight as a function of changes in temperature used as a technique of chemically analyzing substances.


Definition of Thermogravimetry

1. Noun. (physics chemistry) The measurement of the mass of a material as it is heated in a controlled manner ¹

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Medical Definition of Thermogravimetry

1. Technique whereby the weight of a sample can be followed over a period of time while its temperature is being changed (usually increased at a constant rate). (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thermogravimetry

thermogenins
thermogenous
thermogram
thermograms
thermograph
thermographer
thermographers
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thermographies
thermographs
thermography
thermography-breast
thermogravimeter
thermogravimetric
thermogravimetrically
thermogravimetry (current term)
thermohaline
thermohaline circulation
thermohardening
thermohydrometer
thermohydrometers
thermohydrometric
thermohyperalgesia
thermohyperesthesia
thermohypesthesia
thermohypoesthesia
thermoinhibitory
thermointegrator
thermojet
thermojunction

Literary usage of Thermogravimetry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"... differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry and other complex thermal analysis, as well as standard sensitivity tests. ..."

2. Basic Studies in the Field of High-Temperature Engineering: Second by Nihon Genshiryoku Kenkyūjo (2002)
"This programme is divided into three main parts: characterisation of graphite, parametrical study of graphite oxidation behaviour (thermogravimetry ..."

3. Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting Standards edited by Maureen Breitenberg (1993)
"Develops standard reference materials for calibrating differential thermal analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetry equipment under ..."

4. Code of Federal Regulations 21 Food and Drugs: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"(2) thermogravimetry. Perfluorocarbon cured elastomers have a major decomposition peak occurring at 490 ° ±15 °C (914 °F). Less than 1.5 percent of the ..."

5. Compost: On-Farm Systems edited by Mary V. Gold (1998)
"Descriptors: wheat straw; composts; decomposition; thermal degradation; thermogravimetry Abstract: Thermogravimetric analysis in oxidizing atmosphere has ..."

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