GRAVIMETER

gravimeter, gravity meter

(noun) a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth

hydrometer, gravimeter

(noun) a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gravimeter (plural gravimeters)

(physics) An instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field.

(physics) A hydrometer.

Source: Wiktionary


Gra*vim"e*ter, n. Etym: [L. gravis heavy + -meter: cf. F. gravimètre.]

Definition: (Physics) An instrument for ascertaining the specific gravity of bodies.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

24 November 2024

CUNT

(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins