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Calorimeter

A device used to measure the amount of heat involved in a chemical or physical process. Examples range from simple polystyrene cups to sophisticated, well-insulated instruments.

Calorimetry

The technique used to measure the amount of heat transferred to or from a substance during a chemical or physical process.