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Definition of pyknometer

pyknometer
Pycnometer Pyc*nom"e*ter, n. [Gr. ? dense, compact + -meter.] (Physics) A specific gravity bottle; a standard flask for measuring and comparing the densities of liquids. [Also written pyknometer.]

Meaning of pyknometer from wikipedia

- Ancient Gr****: πυκνός, romanized: puknos, lit. 'dense'), also called pyknometer or specific gravity bottle, is a device used to determine the density...
- gravity is measured by colorimetric strips, refractometer, hydrometer and pyknometer. In healthy humans with restricted fluid intake, urine osmolality should...
- hydrometer Gravity (beer) Hydrostatic bubbles Hygrometer Oscillating U-tube Pyknometer Hornsey, Ian S. (2003). A history of beer and brewing. Cambridge: Royal...
- Pycnometer is the preferred spelling in modern American English usage. Pyknometer is to be found in older texts, and is used interchangeably with pycnometer...
- aqueous suspension ISO 787-10:1993 Part 10: Determination of density — Pyknometer method ISO 787-11:1981 Part 11: Determination of tamped volume and apparent...
- density or relative density — Capillary-stoppered pyknometer and graduated bicapillary pyknometer methods ISO 3839:1996 Petroleum products — Determination...