gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgra-və-ˈme-trik 

1

: of or relating to measurement by weight

2

: of or relating to variations in the gravitational field determined by means of a gravimeter

gravimetrically

ˌgra-və-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of gravimetric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, the cell-to-pack configuration doubles both the gravimetric and volumetric energy density compared to standard marine batteries. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Quantum gravimetric navigation detects the invisible contours of gravity caused by the underlying geology of the earth. — Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

One key to that mass target is a roughly 80-kWh, pouch-format battery with a high-silicon anode to boost gravimetric and volumetric energy density. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Nov. 2024

Gold returning over limit values are re-assayed with higher detection limits using a gravimetric finish. — Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French gravimetrique, from gravi- gravi- + -metrique -metric, after gravimètre gravimeter

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gravimetric

• allometric
• asymmetric
• barometric
• bathymetric
• biometric
• coulometric
• cytometric
• geometric
• isometric
• manometric
• morphometric
• nonsymmetric

Medical Definition

gravimetric

adjective

gravi·​met·​ric ˌgrav-ə-ˈme-trik 

: of or relating to measurement by weight

a gravimetric assay of a drug

gravimetrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb