Pycnometer definition
The definition of a pycnometer is a tool used to measure the weight or density of a liquid.
An example of a pycnometer is a scientist's way of figuring out the weight of water.
noun
A standard vessel used in measuring the density or specific gravity of materials.
noun
A vessel of a precise volume used to measure the density of liquids or solids.
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Alternative Forms
Alternative Form of pycnometer -
pyknometer
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
pycnometer
Plural:
pycnometersOrigin of pycnometer
- Greek puknos dense –meter
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From the Greek: πυκνός (puknos) meaning dense
From Wiktionary