gravimeter

• Wissenschaftliches Instrument zur Messung des spezifischen Gewichts eines Stoffes oder von Änderungen des Erdschwerefelds.

A scientific instrument used to measure specific gravity of a substance or variations in the Earth's gravitational field.

1. Instrument for measuring specific gravityC1formalscientific

   A device used to determine the density or specific gravity of a liquid or solid material.

   Gravimeter

   • The geologist used a gravimeter to measure the density of the rock sample.
   • In the lab, the gravimeter provided precise readings of the liquid's specific gravity.
   • The technician calibrated the gravimeter before testing the new alloy.

   Synonymedensimeterhydrometer

2. Instrument for measuring gravitational fieldC1formalscientific

   A sensitive device that measures variations in the Earth's gravitational field, often used in geophysics and exploration.

   Gravimeter

   • The survey team deployed a gravimeter to map underground structures.
   • Using a gravimeter, scientists detected a subtle change in gravity over the buried cavern.
   • The gravimeter's data helped locate potential mineral deposits.

   Synonymegravity meter