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Definition of Gravimeter
1. Noun. A measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid.
Exact synonyms: Hydrometer
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Specialized synonyms: Salinometer, Thermogravimeter, Thermohydrometer
Derivative terms: Gravimetric, Hydrometric
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Specialized synonyms: Salinometer, Thermogravimeter, Thermohydrometer
Derivative terms: Gravimetric, Hydrometric
2. Noun. A measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth.
Exact synonyms: Gravity Meter
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System
Definition of Gravimeter
1. n. An instrument for ascertaining the specific gravity of bodies.
Definition of Gravimeter
1. Noun. (physics) an instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field ¹
2. Noun. (physics) a hydrometer ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gravimeter
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Medical Definition of Gravimeter
1. Synonym: hydrometer. Origin: L. Gravis, heavy, + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000)