urinometer

[ yoor-uh-nom-i-ter ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a device for assessing the specific gravity of urine; a hydrometer for use on urine specimens.

urinometer

/ ˌjʊərɪˈnɒmɪtə /

First recorded in 1835–45; urino- + -meter

The specific gravity is most conveniently estimated by means of the urinometer—Squibb's is preferable (Fig. 14).

One frequently wishes to ascertain the specific gravity of quantities of fluid too small to float an urinometer.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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