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
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The quantification of fiber loss is performed through gravimetric analysis.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Their analysis suggests that total vehicle mass could be cut in half by replacing steel with carbon fiber and employing batteries with higher gravimetric energy density.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
The result is more than double the gravimetric power density of Tesla's units, at 6543 watts/kg (3.98 horsepower per pound).
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2023
The battery pack sees an increase of its gravimetric energy density by around 20% when compared to previous generations.
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Their analysis suggests that total vehicle mass could be cut in half by replacing steel with carbon fiber and employing batteries with higher gravimetric energy density.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024
The result is more than double the gravimetric power density of Tesla's units, at 6543 watts/kg (3.98 horsepower per pound).
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Mar. 2023
The battery pack sees an increase of its gravimetric energy density by around 20% when compared to previous generations.
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2022
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gravimetric
adjective
gravi·met·ric
ˌgrav-ə-ˈme-trik
: of or relating to measurement by weight
a gravimetric assay of a drug
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