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pycnometry

noun

The determination of liquid density by weighing the liquid in a container (pycnometer) of known volume.

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10
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
YC
Scrabble score
22

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noun

  1. The determination of liquid density by weighing the liquid in a container (pycnometer) of known volume.

    “Measurement of the density of fine powders by pycnometry is subject to error especially when the particles are porous.”

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Measurement of the density of fine powders by pycnometry is subject to error especially when the particles are porous.

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