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specific gravity
[ spi-sif-ik grav-i-tee ]
noun
, Physics.
- the ratio of the density of any substance to the density of some other substance taken as standard, water being the standard for liquids and solids, and hydrogen or air being the standard for gases.
specific gravity
specific gravity
/ spĭ-sĭf′ĭk /
- The relative density of a solid or liquid, usually when measured at a temperature of 20°C, compared with the maximum density of water (at 4°C). For example, the specific gravity of carbon steel is 7.8, that of lead is 11.34, and that of pure gold is 19.32.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of specific gravity1
First recorded in 1660–70; the variant relative density was first recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
The specific gravity is most conveniently estimated by means of the urinometer—Squibb's is preferable (Fig. 14).
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One frequently wishes to ascertain the specific gravity of quantities of fluid too small to float an urinometer.
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The specific gravity method is very useful when special instruments are not at hand.
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The Specific Gravity is the relative weight of a body compared to an equal bulk of some other body taken as a standard.
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With normal specific gravity the proteid is high when the fat is high, and vice vers.
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