specific weight
spəˈsɪfɪk weɪt
Definition

Definition of specific weight - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

material propertyTECH.weight per unit volume of a materialTECH.
  • The specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m³.
  • Engineers calculate the specific weight for structural analysis.
  • Specific weight is crucial in fluid dynamics studies.
density mass 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 weight

carry weightv.
have influence or importance in a situation
His opinion carries weight in the committee.
dead weightn.
heavy weight that does not move
The box felt like dead weight in his arms.
hold weightv.
support a certain amount of weight physically
The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.
weight downv.
add weight to keep something in place
They used stones to weight down the tent.
bear the weight ofv.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
carry one's weightv.
do one's fair share of work
Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.
carry the weightv.
to bear a burden or responsibility
She had to carry the weight of the entire project on her shoulders.
carry your weightv.
do your fair share of work
In this group, carry your weight or don't sign up.
collapse under the weightv.
fail or break down due to pressure
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
feel the weightv.
experience the burden or pressure of something
She began to feel the weight of her responsibilities.

Terms related to specific weight

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specificallyspecificationspecifygravityheavinessmassmaterialmeasurementphysicspropertyvolume

Terms with specific weight included in their meaning

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super-lightweightn.
boxing weight class
person or class in a specific low weight range in sports
poundern.
weaponry
gun firing a specific weight of shot
make weightv.
fitness
reach a specific weight goal

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  1. French:poids spécifique, ...
  2. German:spezifisches Gewicht, ...
  3. Italian:peso specifico, ...
  4. Spanish:peso específico, ...
  5. Portuguese:peso específico, ...
  6. Chinese:比重, ...
  7. Japanese:比重, ...
  8. Arabic:الوَزْن النَّوْعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל סְגוּלִי, ...
  10. Russian:удельный вес, ...
  11. Ukrainian:питома вага, ...
  12. Hindi:विशिष्ट भार, ...
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