1. Plural of dilatometry; the scientific measurement and study of changes in the volume or dimensions of materials in response to temperature, pressure, or other physical conditions.
Usage: technical; scientific; used in materials science, physics, and engineering

Examples

• The laboratory performed several dilatometries to measure how the metal expanded when heated.
• Dilatometries are essential for understanding the thermal properties of ceramics and polymers.
• The researchers used different dilatometries to compare the volume changes of various alloys.
• Precision dilatometries revealed subtle differences in the material's response to temperature fluctuations.