relative density

noun

, Physics.

relative density

See vapour density, specific gravity
the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard substance under specified conditions. For liquids and solids the standard is usually water at 4°C or some other specified temperature. For gases the standard is often air or hydrogen at the same temperature and pressure as the substance d See also specific gravity vapour density

relative density

The ratio of the density of one substance to that of a reference substance, typically water.
See more at specific gravity

First recorded in 1875–80;

Thus if d be the relative density, then 10d represents the weight of a gallon in ℔.

Hence W/(W - W1) is the relative density or specific gravity of the body.

To apply this test, the relative density or specific gravity of the sample must be determined.

The relative density of the Jews is greatest in these parts.

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