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specific gravity

noun

the ratio of the weight or mass of a given volume of a substance to that of an equal volume of another substance (water for liquids and solids, air or hydrogen for gases) used as a standard

specific gravity Finance Definition

The ratio of the density of a substance at 60 degrees Fahrenheit to the density of water at the same temperature. Often used in conjunction with minerals such as gold.

specific gravity Usage Examples

Preposition: of

biodiesel: Other bits and bobs A hydrometer is a good piece of kit to have to measure the specific gravity of the biodiesel.

Converse of object

  • measure: I have a small pipet with five balls in it designed for measuring specific gravity.
  • have: Placer cassiterite is free of deleterious minerals and is easy to recover having a high specific gravity.
  • check: Once a week I check specific gravity and add some filtered tap water if necessary.

Adjective modifier

high: Placer cassiterite is free of deleterious minerals and is easy to recover having a high specific gravity.