gravimeter

gra·vim·e·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gruh-vim-i-ter]
- /grəˈvɪm ɪ tər/
- /ˈɡræ.və.ˌmi.tə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruh-vim-i-ter]
- /grəˈvɪm ɪ tər/

Definitions of gravimeter word

noun gravimeter an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of a solid or liquid. 1
noun gravimeter Also called gravity meter. an instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth by detecting differences in weight of an object of constant mass at different points on the earth's surface. 1
noun gravimeter An instrument for measuring the difference in the force of gravity from one place to another. 1
noun gravimeter an instrument for measuring the earth's gravitational field at points on its surface 0
noun gravimeter an instrument for measuring relative density 0
noun gravimeter a device used to determine specific gravity, esp. of liquids 0

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Origin of gravimeter

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < French gravimètre, equivalent to gravi- (combining form of Latin gravis heavy) + -mètre -meter

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Parts of speech for Gravimeter

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gravimeter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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