specific gravity
spəˈsɪfɪk ˈɡrævɪti
specific gravities
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Definition of specific gravity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

physicsTECH.density ratio of a substance to a reference substanceTECH.
  • The specific gravity of gold is much higher than that of aluminum..
  • Scientists measured the specific gravity of the liquid.
  • The specific gravity of the solution was recorded in the lab.
density relative density
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Expressions with specific

woman-specificadj.
made for or relating only to women
This is a woman-specific health program.
business-specificadj.
made for or relevant to a particular business
We offer business-specific training for your company.
country-specificadj.
made for or only used in one country
These rules are country-specific and do not apply elsewhere.
gender-specificadj.
relating only to one gender, not both
This is a gender-specific restroom.
industry-specificadj.
made for or used in one particular industry
This is industry-specific software for hospitals.
game-specificadj.
only used or found in one particular game
This rule is game-specific and doesn't apply elsewhere.

Expressions with gravity

defy gravityv.
seem to resist falling by moving or existing against natural downward pull
The dancer seemed to defy gravity with her long, floating jump.
center of gravityn.
most important part of something
The center of gravity of the debate was the budget issue.
centre of gravityn.
focal point of interest or activity
The new mall has become the centre of gravity for the town's social life..
gravity welln.
situation difficult to escape due to strong forces
The company was stuck in a financial gravity well.
gravity hilln.
place where objects appear to roll uphill
The car seemed to roll backward on the gravity hill.
gravity knifen.
knife that opens by gravity or flick of the wrist
He opened the gravity knife with a quick flick.
gravity-defyingadj.
seeming to resist or overcome the force that pulls things down
The dancer performed a gravity-defying leap.
theory of gravityn.
scientific explanation of gravitational attraction between masses
Newton's theory of gravity revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
zero gravityn.
condition where no gravitational forces are perceived
Astronauts train for zero gravity to prepare for space missions..
acceleration of gravityn.
rate of acceleration due to Earth's gravity
The acceleration of gravity affects all falling objects.

Terms related to specific gravity

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Terms with specific gravity included in their meaning

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low-densityadj.
science
having low relative density or specific gravity
areometryn.
science
study of measuring specific gravity of liquids
Brixn.
measurement
measure of sugar content in liquids using specific gravity
densimetern.
measuring tool
instrument measuring density or specific gravity
densitometern.
fluid testing
instrument measuring specific gravity of substances
hydrometern.
measurement tool
instrument measuring liquid's specific gravity or density
pycnometryn.
science
measurement of specific gravity using a pycnometer
SGacr.
acr: specific gravity
compares liquid density to water density

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  1. French:densité relative, ...
  2. German:spezifisches Gewicht, ...
  3. Italian:densità relativa, ...
  4. Spanish:densidad relativa, ...
  5. Portuguese:gravidade específica, ...
  6. Chinese:比重, ...
  7. Japanese:比重, ...
  8. Arabic:الكَثافَة النِسبِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל סְגֻלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:удельный вес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:питома вага, ...
  12. Hindi:विशिष्ट गुरुत्व, ...

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