acrometer
|a-crom-e-ter|
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/əˈkrɒmɪtər/
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/əˈkrɒmɪtə/
density measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrometer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros,' where 'akros' meant 'topmost' or 'extreme.'
Historical Evolution
'akros' combined with 'metron' (meaning 'measure') in Greek, eventually forming the modern English word 'acrometer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an instrument for measuring heights,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an instrument for measuring the density of liquids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
The scientist used an acrometer to determine the specific gravity of the solution.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 00:36