gravimetry

/ˌgrævɪˈmɛstri/

Definitions

1. noun

the measurement of the weight of substances, especially in terms of mass or density.

“The physicist used gravimetry to determine the composition of the asteroid.”

2. noun

the use of weighing or gravimetric methods in the analysis of substances.

“The chemist used gravimetry to analyze the sample for heavy metals.”

Synonyms

  • gravimetric analysis
  • weighing

Antonyms

  • dilution analysis
  • non-weighing methods