Baumé

adjective Bau·mé \ bō-ˈmā \

Definition of Baumé

: being, calibrated in accordance with, or according to either of two arbitrary hydrometer scales for liquids lighter than water or for liquids heavier than water that indicate specific gravity in degrees

Origin and Etymology of baumé

Antoine Baumé

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First Known Use: 1807

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Baumé

biographical name Bau·mé \ bō-ˈmā \

Definition of Baumé

Antoine 1728–1804 French chemist

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Baumé

adjective Bau·mé

variants: also Baume or Beaumé \bō-ˈmā, ˈbō-(ˌ)mā\

medical Definition of Baumé

: being, measured according to, or calibrated in accordance with a Baumé scale

a Baumé hydrometer

Biographical Note for baumé

Baumé \bō-mā\, Antoine (1728–1804), French chemist. Baumé operated a pharmacy and dispensary and designed industrial and laboratory apparatus. In 1768 he designed a hydrometer with a scale having two fixed points (the density of distilled water and that of a salt solution of known concentration), thus enabling the production of properly calibrated instruments. The scale has been named after him, and his name serves as an adjective indicating relationship to or use of the scale.