hydrometer
noun
an instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid, commonly consisting of a graduated tube weighted to float upright in the liquid whose specific gravity is being measured.
hydrometric
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a word derived from
hydrometer.
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Using historical data and a novel set of weather-based predictors, the authors based their research on measuring advection -- the rate of water movement -- between two hydrometric stations on the Ottawa River.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 19, 2024
