Relative Density (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of the density of something to the density of a standard.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The relative density of the substance was measured by comparing its weight to that of an equal volume of water.
- The engineer calculated the relative density of the soil to determine its stability for construction purposes.
- The relative density of the alloy was found to be higher than that of the pure metal, indicating a change in its composition.
- The relative density of the rock sample was used to estimate its mineral composition and potential economic value.
- The relative density of the gas was measured by comparing its volume to that of an equal weight of air.