gravimetric

[ grav-uh-me-trik ]

/ ˌgræv əˈmɛ trɪk /

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adjective

of or relating to measurement by weight.

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Also grav·i·met·ri·cal .

Origin of gravimetric

1870–75; gravi- (combining form of Latin gravis heavy) + -metric

OTHER WORDS FROM gravimetric

grav·i·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby gravimetric

graveyard watch, gravicembalo, gravid, gravida, gravimeter, gravimetric, gravimetric analysis, gravimetry, graving dock, graving piece, graviperception

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How to use gravimetric in a sentence

On a gravimetric basis, gasoline has 80 times the energy density of the best lithium-ion batteries.
The Electric Car Boondoggle|Robert Bryce|July 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Gravimetric methods are divided into three groups: mechanical separations; dry methods; and wet methods.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
For a gravimetric determination they would require to be removed before precipitating with "magnesia mixture."
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
These offer little advantage over the easy gravimetric determination.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

The filtrate is now ready for the gravimetric determination.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
The titration of the zinc takes less time, and, with ordinary working, is more trustworthy than the gravimetric method.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer

British Dictionary definitions for gravimetric

gravimetric

gravimetrical

/ (ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪk) /

adjective

of, concerned with, or using measurement by weightCompare volumetric

Derived forms of gravimetric

gravimetrically, adverb

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