pyc·nom·e·ter (p k-n m -t r)n. A standard vessel used in measuring the density or specific gravity of materials. [Greek puknos, dense + -meter.] |
pycnometer [pɪkˈnɒmɪtə]
n
(Chemistry) a small glass bottle of known volume for determining the relative density of liquids and solids by weighing
pycnometric [ˌpɪknəˈmɛtrɪk] adj
pycnometer
a container for measuring the density of liquids or solids.
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