hydrometry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the measurement of specific gravity
    gravimetry.

WordNet

Hy*drom"e*try noun
Etymology
Cf. F. hydromètrique.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913