gravimetric

[ grav-uh-me-trik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by weight.

gravimetric

/ ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or using measurement by weight Compare volumetric

Derived Forms

• ˌgraviˈmetrically, adverb

Other Words From

• gravi·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravimetric¹

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

Example Sentences

On a gravimetric basis, gasoline has 80 times the energy density of the best lithium-ion batteries.

From The Daily Beast

Gravimetric methods are divided into three groups: mechanical separations; dry methods; and wet methods.

From Project Gutenberg

For a gravimetric determination they would require to be removed before precipitating with "magnesia mixture."

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These offer little advantage over the easy gravimetric determination.

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The filtrate is now ready for the gravimetric determination.

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The titration of the zinc takes less time, and, with ordinary working, is more trustworthy than the gravimetric method.

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