Densimetric

/dɛnsɪˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the measurement of density using a densimeter.

Etymology

From densimeter + -ic suffix (from Greek -ikos, meaning 'of or relating to'). This technical adjective emerged in scientific literature in the late 19th century.

Kelly Says

Densimetric analysis was absolutely crucial before modern spectroscopy existed—chemists would use precise density measurements to identify unknown substances, and small differences in density could reveal what a mystery material really was.

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