gravimeter
gravimeter · gravimeters
An instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational fieldAn instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field.
US/ɡɹˈævəmˌitɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesAn instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field.
a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
A hydrometer.
Origin
From gravi- + -meter.From gravi- + -meter.
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Forms
plural: gravimeters| Singular | gravimeter |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth:gravity meter
- a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid:hydrometer