HeyRuaHow to say “calorimetry” in Irish
- Irish:
- calraiméadracht
- English:
- calorimetry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-ruh-may-druhkht” /ˈkalˠɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- calraiméadrachta, na calraiméadrachta (e.g. prionsabail na calraiméadrachta, principles of calorimetry)
What does “calraiméadracht” mean?
- calorimetry
- The scientific measurement of the amount of heat given off or taken in during a physical or chemical change.Also: heat measurement, measurement of heat.
“Calraiméadracht” with the article
Here is calraiméadracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Calraiméadracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calraiméadracht, the Irish word for calorimetry.
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Calorimetry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calorimetry?
The Irish for calorimetry is calraiméadracht (pronounced “KAL-ruh-may-druhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce calraiméadracht in Irish?
Calraiméadracht is said like “KAL-ruh-may-druhkht” (IPA /ˈkalˠɾˠəˌmʲeːd̪ˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does calraiméadracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for calraiméadracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does calraiméadracht change to chalraiméadracht or gcalraiméadracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calraiméadracht becomes mo chalraiméadracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalraiméadracht (eclipsis).
What is the instrument used in calorimetry called in Irish?
The instrument is a calraiméadar (calorimeter), and the unit of heat it measures is the calra (calorie).
