Definitions of gravimeter
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a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
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synonyms:
hydrometer
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types:
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salinometer
a hydrometer that determines the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their density
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thermogravimeter, thermohydrometer
a hydrometer that includes a thermometer
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type of:
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measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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salinometer
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a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
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synonyms:
gravity meter
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type of:
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measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
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