gravimetric

[ grav-uh-me-trik ]

/ ˌgræv əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

of or relating to measurement by weight.

Nearby words

gravida, gravidic, gravidity, gravidly, 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 formsgrav·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 Formsgravimetrically, 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.

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gravimetrical

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