gravimetric

[ grav-uh-me-trik ]

/ ˌgræv əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

of or relating to measurement by weight.

Nearby words

gravid, gravid uterus, gravida, gravidic, gravimeter, gravimetric, gravimetric analysis, gravimetry, graving dock, graving piece, graviperception

Also grav·i·met·ri·cal.

Origin of gravimetric

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

Related forms

grav·i·met·ri·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for gravimetric

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
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
With astronomical observations or with existing triangulations, the gravimetric method can accomplish further results.
Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240|Anonymous
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

Gravimetric Density, is the weight of a given measured quantity: it is usually expressed by the weight of a cubic foot in ounces.
Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy.|Bureau of Ordnance, USN
This may be looked upon as an alternative to 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

gravimetrically, adverb

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Medicine definitions for gravimetric

gravimetric

[ grăv′ə-mĕt′rĭk ]

adj.

Relating to or determined by weight.

Relating to measurement of variations in a gravitational field.