Gravimetric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to hydrometry.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The gravimetric method of determining the water content of a substance involves measuring the mass of the substance before and after drying.
- Gravimetric analysis is a technique used in hydrometry to measure the moisture content of materials.
- The gravimetric approach to measuring soil moisture involves collecting a sample of soil and weighing it before and after drying.
- In gravimetric hydrometry, the mass of a substance is used to calculate its water content, rather than its volume or density.
- The gravimetric method of measuring the water content of a substance is often more accurate than other methods, such as volumetric or titrimetric methods.