respirometry

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noun

A form of calorimetry that is used to measure the metabolic rate.

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Meanings

nounrespirometry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of calorimetry that is used to measure the metabolic rate.

Origin

From respire + -o- + -metry.

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APA

respirometry. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/respirometry

MLA

“respirometry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/respirometry. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “respirometry,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/respirometry.

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