gravimetric

Also grav·i·met·ri·cal

[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

Other Word Forms

• gravimetrically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravimetric¹

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

Example Sentences

Silicon has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional graphite anodes in high-energy lithium-ion batteries due to its exceptional gravimetric capacity.

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In the following decades, other probes followed up with detailed topographical and gravimetric mapping of the full lunar surface, but no craft has landed on the far side until now.

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Powder of a lighter gravimetric density is occasionally employed, when the weight of the charge is reduced to 33 grains.

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Volumetric methods are used, but the uncertainty of the end of the reaction has led to the suggestion of special indicators, or of determining the amount of cuprous oxide gravimetrically.

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During metabolic measurements at temperatures above freezing, evaporative water loss was determined gravimetrically.

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