gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgra-və-ˈme-trik How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
1
: of or relating to measurement by weight
2
: of or relating to variations in the gravitational field determined by means of a gravimeter
gravimetrically adverb

Examples of gravimetric in a Sentence

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Gold returning over limit values are re-assayed with higher detection limits using a gravimetric finish. Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024 Their analysis suggests that total vehicle mass could be cut in half by replacing steel with carbon fiber and employing batteries with higher gravimetric energy density. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024 The result is more than double the gravimetric power density of Tesla's units, at 6543 watts/kg (3.98 horsepower per pound). IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2023 The battery pack sees an increase of its gravimetric energy density by around 20% when compared to previous generations. Kyle Edward, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French gravimetrique, from gravi- gravi- + -metrique -metric, after gravimètre gravimeter

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gravimetric was in 1850

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“Gravimetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravimetric. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

gravimetric

adjective
gravi·​met·​ric ˌgrav-ə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
: of or relating to measurement by weight
a gravimetric assay of a drug
gravimetrically adverb
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