gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgra-və-ˈme-trik 

1

: of or relating to measurement by weight

2

: of or relating to variations in the gravitational field determined by means of a gravimeter

gravimetrically

ˌgra-və-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of gravimetric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gold returning over limit values are re-assayed with higher detection limits using a gravimetric finish. —Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024

Their analysis suggests that total vehicle mass could be cut in half by replacing steel with carbon fiber and employing batteries with higher gravimetric energy density. —Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024

The result is more than double the gravimetric power density of Tesla's units, at 6543 watts/kg (3.98 horsepower per pound). —IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2023

The battery pack sees an increase of its gravimetric energy density by around 20% when compared to previous generations. —Kyle Edward, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French gravimetrique, from gravi- gravi- + -metrique -metric, after gravimètre gravimeter

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgrav-ə-ˈme-trik 

: of or relating to measurement by weight

a gravimetric assay of a drug

gravimetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb