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noun
An instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational field.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A hydrometer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: gravity meter
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
noun
a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hydrometer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
Narrower terms: salinometer, thermohydrometer, thermogravimeter
History
From gravi- + -meter.
