hydrometer

noun
hy·​drom·​e·​ter | \ hī-ˈdrä-mə-tər How to pronounce hydrometer (audio) \

Definition of hydrometer

: an instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid (such as battery acid or an alcohol solution) and hence its strength

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Other Words from hydrometer

hydrometric \ ˌhī-​drə-​ˈme-​trik How to pronounce hydrometric (audio) \ adjective

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At 6 or 7 p.m., Schmitz and his family will check the syrup with a spoon and with a hydrometer — an instrument for measuring sugar content, Schmitz said. Tyler Langan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lavern Schmitz makes maple syrup the old-fashioned way," 11 Apr. 2018 That includes tools such as the hydrometer, containers to ferment and age, yeast, preservatives and, of course, the grapes. Carolyn Wilke, sacbee, "What’s next after home brewing? More people are trying home winemaking," 1 Aug. 2017 From scientific gadgets like the hydrometer, used to measure the density of sugar in liquids, to practical concerns like empty bottles, Maryland Homebrew is packed. Kit Waskom Pollard, Howard County Times, "Columbia's Maryland Homebrew has nurtured amateur beer makers for 25 years," 3 May 2017

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First Known Use of hydrometer

1675, in the meaning defined above

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hydrometer

noun
hy·​drom·​e·​ter | \ hī-ˈdräm-ət-ər How to pronounce hydrometer (audio) \

Medical Definition of hydrometer

: an instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid (as an alcohol or saline solution) and hence its strength

Other Words from hydrometer

hydrometry \ -​ə-​trē How to pronounce hydrometry (audio) \ noun, plural hydrometries