Definitions for: Hydrometry

[n] the measurement of specific gravity

Webster (1913) Definition: Hy*drom"e*try, n. [Cf. F. hydrom[`e]trique.]
1. The art of determining the specific gravity of liquids,
and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline
solutions, etc.

2. The art or operation of measuring the velocity or
discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc.

Synonyms: gravimetry

See Also: measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration