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The measurement of specific gravity
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hydrometry
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the measurement of specific gravity [syn: gravimetry ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context physics English) The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hydrometry \Hy*drom"e*try\, n. [Cf. F. hydrom[`e]trique.] The art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc. The art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running ...
Wikipedia
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Hydrometry is the monitoring of the components of the hydrological cycle including rainfall , groundwater characteristics, as well as water quality and flow characteristics of surface waters . The etymology of the term hydrometry is from 'water' + 'measure'. ...