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Definition of hydrometer

hydrometer

/haɪˈdrɑː.mə.tɚ/
hy · drom · e · ter
Adverb:hydrometrically
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Plural:hydrometers
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Adjective:hydrometric
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hydrometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument, typically consisting of a sealed glass tube with a weighted bottom, used to measure the specific gravity or relative density of liquids based on the concept of buoyancy.

Example

"The brewer used a hydrometer to check the specific gravity of the fermenting beer to determine its alcohol content."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

A hydrometer is easily confused with a 'hygrometer'; while a hydrometer measures the density of liquids, a hygrometer measures the moisture content or humidity of the air.

• Rhymes for hydrometer

• Nearby Words

hydrangea
hydrant
hydrilla
hydrometer
hydropneumothorax
hyena
hylotelephium

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hudōr' (water) and 'metron' (measure), combining to describe an instrument that measures fluid properties. It came into English usage in the late 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydrometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydrometer
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