volumetric
adjective
vol·u·met·ric
ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik 
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
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These are volumetric structures designed using advanced computer optimization.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
If sales aren’t boosted, volumetric water rates could jump from about $2,000 per acre-foot next year to anywhere from $3,500 to $5,000 per acre-foot in 2035, according to the plan.
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Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Volumetric DDoS Protection The first layer to build is volumetric DDoS protection.
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Alexander Krizhanovsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Tests done on full cells of the oxygen-ion batteries showed volumetric energy densities of up to 140 milliwatt-hours per cubic centimeter, which corresponds to about 30 percent of the volumetric energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries.
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IEEE Spectrum,
7 Apr. 2023
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
If sales aren’t boosted, volumetric water rates could jump from about $2,000 per acre-foot next year to anywhere from $3,500 to $5,000 per acre-foot in 2035, according to the plan.
—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Volumetric DDoS Protection The first layer to build is volumetric DDoS protection.
—
Alexander Krizhanovsky,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Tests done on full cells of the oxygen-ion batteries showed volumetric energy densities of up to 140 milliwatt-hours per cubic centimeter, which corresponds to about 30 percent of the volumetric energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Apr. 2023
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volumetric
adjective
vol·u·met·ric
ˌväl-yu̇-ˈme-trik
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of volume
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