hydrometer
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7.9
- noun
- /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/
- Specialized
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hidrómetro
- The Model 910-11 hydrometer combines a vertical turbine water meter and a diaphragm-actuated control valve in a single valve body.
- use a hydrometer
Examples
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Before brewing beer, it's essential to check the sugar content with a hydrometer.
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Using a simple hydrometer from Petco.
Blog text (26) -
If you are using a hydrometer to determine salinity, you must convert specific gravity to salinity.
Academic text (1995) -
The scientist used a hydrometer to accurately measure the specific gravity of the liquid sample.
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To ensure the solution is correct, you should use a hydrometer to test its density.
Synonyms
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9.1
A tool that measures how heavy a material is for its size
An instrument that measures a liquid's density and temperature
An instrument that measures a liquid's temperature and how heavy it is for its size
A tool that measures how heavy a liquid or other material is for its size
An instrument that measures how heavy a liquid or solid is for its size
How Precise
- Specialized
- Specialized
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2.6
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Surface Forms
Morphology
hydrometer = hydro + meter
The meaning is directly compositional: 'hydro' signals water or liquid and 'meter' signals a measuring instrument, so the whole word means a device for measuring liquids' density.
Etymology
Hydrometer comes from Greek parts hydro- 'water' and -meter 'measure', like in hydrogen and thermometer. So a hydrometer is a tool that 'measures' how heavy or dense a liquid is compared with water.