- pyrometric
- adjective see pyrometer
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
pyrometric
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Pyrometric — Pyr o*met ric, Pyrometrical Pyr o*met ric*al a. [Cf. F. pyrom[ e]trique.] (Physics) Pertaining to, or obtained by, the pyrometer; as, pyrometrical instruments; pyrometrical measurements. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pyrometric cone — Pyrometric cones are pyrometric devices that are used to gauge heatwork during the firing of ceramic materials. The cones, often used in sets of three as shown in the illustration, are positioned in a kiln with the wares to be fired and provide a … Wikipedia
Pyrometric device — Pyrometric devices gauge heatwork (the combined effect of both time and temperature) when firing materials inside a kiln. It is important to note pyrometric devices do not measure temperature, but can report temperature equivalents. The intention … Wikipedia
pyrometric cone equivalent — noun a measure of the melting point of refractory materials, based on the use of pyrometric cones. Abbrev.: p.c.e …
pyrometric — See pyrometer. * * * … Universalium
pyrometric — adjective Of, or relating to a pyrometer or pyrometry … Wiktionary
pyrometric — py·ro·met·ric … English syllables
pyrometric — … Useful english dictionary
pyrometric bead — (in a kiln) a ball of material that indicates by changing color that a certain temperature has been reached. [1825 35] * * * … Universalium
pyrometric cone — (in a kiln) a triangular piece of material that indicates by bending or melting that a certain temperature has been reached. [1945 50] * * * … Universalium
