HYDROMETRY

hydrometry, gravimetry

(noun) the measurement of specific gravity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hydrometry (uncountable)

(physics) The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers

Source: Wiktionary


Hy*drom"e*try, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hydromètrique.]

1. The art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc.

2. The art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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