gravimetry

gra·vim·e·try

G g

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gruh-vim-i-tree]
- /grəˈvɪm ɪ tri/
- /grævɪˈmetrɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruh-vim-i-tree]
- /grəˈvɪm ɪ tri/

Definitions of gravimetry word

noun gravimetry the measurement of weight or density. 1
noun gravimetry The measurement of weight. 1
noun gravimetry the measurement of weight or density 0
noun gravimetry The measurement of gravity (the strength of the gravitational field). 0
noun gravimetry The measurement of specific gravity; hydrometry. 0

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Origin of gravimetry

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; gravi- (combining form of Latin gravis heavy) + -metry

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Parts of speech for Gravimetry

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gravimetry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gravimetry usage trend in Literature

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