Definition of Specific gravity

1. Noun. The density of a substance relative to the density of water.

Generic synonyms: Relative Density

Definition of Specific gravity

1. Noun. (physics) The ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water at 4°C (or to some other reference substance) ¹

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Medical Definition of Specific gravity

1. A measure of concentration. It is the weight of a substance, as compared (as a ratio) with that of an equal volume of water. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specific Gravity

specific capsular substance
specific cause
specific charge
specific cholinesterase
specific compliance
specific disease
specific dynamic action
specific energy
specific epithet
specific epithets
specific extinction
specific fuel consumption
specific fuel consumptions
specific granule
specific gravities
specific gravity
specific haemolysin
specific heat
specific heat capacities
specific heat capacity
specific humidity
specific immune globulin
specific immunity
specific impulse
specific ionisation
specific leaf area
specific leaf areas
specific name
specific names
specific optical dispersion

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