specific gravity Definition
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.
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