picnometer

/pɪkˈnoʊmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for measuring the volume of a liquid in a container by the weight of the liquid displaced, especially in the metric system.

“The scientist used a picnometer to calculate the exact volume of the liquid sample.”

Synonyms

  • displacement meter
  • hydrometer

Antonyms

  • calorimeter
  • measuring cup