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specific gravity
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.
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Specific gravity
is always a great word to know.
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| the direct effect that one kind of particle has on another in inducing the emission or absorption of one particle by another |
| radiation in the form of elementary particles emitted by an atomic nucleus produced by decay of radioactive substances or by nuclear fission |
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World English Dictionary
| specific gravity | |
| —n | |
| See relative density the ratio of the density of a substance to that of water | |
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Medical Dictionary
specific gravity n.
Abbr. sg, sp gr
The ratio of the mass of a solid or liquid to the mass of an equal volume of distilled water at 4°C (39°F) or of a gas to an equal volume of air or hydrogen under prescribed conditions of temperature and pressure.
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Science Dictionary
specific gravity  (spĭ-sĭf'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
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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