gravimeter

gra·vim·e·ter  (gr-vm-tr, grv-m-)

n.

1. An instrument used to measure specific gravity.

2. An instrument used to measure variations in a gravitational field.

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[French gravimètre : Latin gravis, heavy; see gravity + French -mètre, -meter.]

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gra·vime·try (gr-vm-tr, gr-) n.

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gravimeter [grəˈvɪmɪtə]

n

1. (Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring the earth's gravitational field at points on its surface

2. (Physics / General Physics) an instrument for measuring relative density

[from French gravimètre, from Latin gravis heavy]

gravimetry  n

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gravimeter  (gr-vm-tr)

1. An instrument used to measure variations in a gravitational field, typically by measuring the rate of acceleration of a falling body. Gravimeters are used to survey geological features with different densities beneath the Earth's surface, such as ore-laden rock or oil fields, that affect the local strength of gravity above them.

2. An instrument, such as a hydrometer, used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid or solid.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gravimeter - a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid hydrometer measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something salinometer - a hydrometer that determines the concentration of salt solutions by measuring their density thermogravimeter, thermohydrometer - a hydrometer that includes a thermometer
	2.	gravimeter - a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth gravity meter measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something