gravimetric

[ grav-uh-me-trik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by weight.

gravimetric

/ ˌɡrævɪˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or using measurement by weight Compare volumetric

Derived Forms

• ˌgraviˈmetrically, adverb

Other Words From

• gravi·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravimetric¹

1870–75; gravi- (combining form of Latin gravis heavy) + -metric

Example Sentences

Silicon has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional graphite anodes in high-energy lithium-ion batteries due to its exceptional gravimetric capacity.

From Science Daily

In the following decades, other probes followed up with detailed topographical and gravimetric mapping of the full lunar surface, but no craft has landed on the far side until now.

From Nature

Powder of a lighter gravimetric density is occasionally employed, when the weight of the charge is reduced to 33 grains.

From Project Gutenberg

Volumetric methods are used, but the uncertainty of the end of the reaction has led to the suggestion of special indicators, or of determining the amount of cuprous oxide gravimetrically.

From Project Gutenberg

During metabolic measurements at temperatures above freezing, evaporative water loss was determined gravimetrically.

From Project Gutenberg