Jolly balance

[ jol-ee, yol-ee ]

noun
  1. a spring balance used for determining the density of a sample by comparison of its weight in air and water.

Origin of Jolly balance

1
Named after Philipp von Jolly (died 1884), German physicist

Words Nearby Jolly balance

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How to use Jolly balance in a sentence

  • Here he set up his Jolly balance, and began to work on the fragment.

    The Black Star Passes | John W Campbell