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relative density

/ˈrɛlətɪv ˈdɛnsɪti/

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/ˈrɛlətɪv ˈdɛnsɪti/C1formalscientific
  • ruОтношение плотности вещества к плотности эталонного вещества, обычно воды для жидкостей и твердых тел или воздуха для газов. Это безразмерная величина, используемая в физике и технике.

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, typically water for liquids and solids, or air for gases. It is a dimensionless quantity used in physics and engineering.

  1. Specific gravityC1formal

    The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance, usually water for liquids and solids, or air for gases.

    ruОтносительная плотность

    • The relative density of gold is 19.3, meaning it is 19.3 times denser than water.
    • To calculate relative density, divide the density of the substance by the density of water.
    • Relative density is a dimensionless quantity, as it is a ratio.