gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgra-və-ˈme-trik How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
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 How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
adverb

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As a result, the cell-to-pack configuration doubles both the gravimetric and volumetric energy density compared to standard marine batteries. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 Quantum gravimetric navigation detects the invisible contours of gravity caused by the underlying geology of the earth. — Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 One key to that mass target is a roughly 80-kWh, pouch-format battery with a high-silicon anode to boost gravimetric and volumetric energy density. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2024 Gold returning over limit values are re-assayed with higher detection limits using a gravimetric finish. — Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for gravimetric

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

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The first known use of gravimetric was in 1850

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“Gravimetric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gravimetric. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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gravimetric

adjective
gravi·​met·​ric ˌgrav-ə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
: of or relating to measurement by weight
a gravimetric assay of a drug
gravimetrically
-tri-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce gravimetric (audio)
adverb
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