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Definition of Baume scale
1. Noun. The original scale used on the Baumé type of densimeter to quantify the density of liquids. ¹
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Medical Definition of Baume scale
1. A hydrometer scale for determining the specific gravity of liquids heavier and lighter than water, respectively: for liquids lighter than water, divide 140 by 130 plus the Baume degree; for liquids heavier than water, divide 145 by 145 minus the Baume degree. (05 Mar 2000)