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gravimeter

gravimeter

9.6
An instrument that measures how heavy a liquid or solid is for its size
  • noun
  • /ˈɡrævɪˌmiːtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gravímetro
  • Have you ever used a gravimeter in your experiments?

Examples

  • The gravimeter measures the density of liquids.

  • The technician used the gravimeter to determine the density of the mineral sample.

  • A portable gravimeter is essential for field geological surveys.

  • Scientists used a gravimeter to determine the density of the mineral sample.

  • The laboratory was equipped with a modern gravimeter for precise measurements.

  • During the experiment, the scientist calibrated the gravimeter to ensure accurate measurement of the liquid's specific gravity.

  • To assess the weight of the solid, they relied on the precision of the gravimeter for reliable results.

Synonyms

hydrometer
vsgravimeter
  • Specialized
2 7.9

A tool that measures how dense a liquid is compared with water

measures specific gravity of both liquids and solids
densitometer
vsgravimeter
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A tool that measures how heavy a material is for its size

measures specific gravity of liquids and solids rather than general materials
densimeter
vsgravimeter
  • Specialized
9.8

A tool that measures how heavy a liquid or other material is for its size

measures specific gravity of both liquids and solids
thermogravimeter
vsgravimeter
  • Specialized
9.9

An instrument that measures a liquid's temperature and how heavy it is for its size

measures specific gravity of liquids or solids without recording temperature

How Precise

pycnometry
  • Specialized
9.9
gravimeter
  • Specialized
9.6
hydrometer
  • Specialized
2 7.9

Surface Forms

gravimeter singular
gravimeters plural

Morphology

gravimeter = gravity (semi-transparent) = gravity + meter

The word clearly combines 'gravity' with '-meter', but this sense is specialized to measuring specific gravity rather than ordinary everyday gravity.

Etymology

The word gravimeter comes from two parts: gravi- meaning 'heavy' and -meter meaning 'measure', the same gravi- you see in gravity and the -meter in thermometer. So a gravimeter is a tool that measures how 'heavy' or dense a liquid or solid is.