Baumé scale

noun

1. a scale for use with a hydrometer, calibrated in such manner that the specific gravity of a given liquid may be easily computed.

Baumé scale

/ ˈbəʊmeɪ; bəʊˈmeɪ /

noun

1. a scale for calibrating hydrometers used for measuring the specific gravity of liquids. 1 degree Baumé is equal to 144.3(( s –1)/ s ), where s is specific gravity

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baumé scale¹

Named after Antoine Baumé French chemist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Baumé scale¹

C19: named after Antoine Baumé (1728–1804), French chemist

Example Sentences

In this country the Baumé scale has been adopted, while in England a different graduation known as the Twaddle scale is used.

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