gravimetric

(grav′i metrik)

adjective

  1. of or in terms of measurement by weight
  2. of or pertaining to measurements of the pull of gravity

Origin: < L gravis (see grave) + metric

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See gravimetric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to measurement by weight.
  2. Of or relating to measurement of variations in a gravitational field.

Origin:

Origin: From gravimetry, measurement of specific gravity

Origin: , from gravimeter

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Related Forms:

  • gravˌi·metˈri·cal·ly adverb

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