What does hydrometry mean?

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hydrometry, gravimetrynoun

    the measurement of specific gravity

Wiktionary

  1. hydrometrynoun

    The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Hydrometrynoun

    The act of measuring the extent of water.

    Etymology: ὕδωϱ and μέτρον.

Wikipedia

  1. Hydrometry

    Hydrometry is the monitoring of the components of the hydrological cycle including rainfall, groundwater characteristics, as well as water quality and flow characteristics of surface waters. The etymology of the term hydrometry is from Greek: ὕδωρ (hydor) 'water' + μέτρον (metron) 'measure'. Hydrometrics is a topic in applied science and engineering dealing with Hydrometry. It is an engineering discipline encompassing several different areas. This discipline is primarily related to hydrology but specializing in the measurement of components of the hydrological cycle particularly the bulk quantification of water resources. It encompasses several areas of traditional engineering practices including hydrology, structures, control systems, computer sciences, data management and communications. The International Organization for Standardization formally defines hydrometry as "science of the measurement of water including the methods, techniques and instrumentation used".

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  1. hydrometry

    Hydrometry is the science of measuring and monitoring the flow, level, quantity, and other characteristics of water in rivers, streams, lakes, oceans, reservoirs, aquifers and sewers. It is mainly used for managing water resources, flood forecasting and warning, and in the design and operation of hydraulic structures such as dams or bridges.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hydrometrynoun

    the art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc

  2. Hydrometrynoun

    the art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. hydromtrique.]

Wikidata

  1. Hydrometry

    Hydrometry is the monitoring of the components of the hydrological cycle including rainfall, groundwater characteristics, as well as water quality and flow characteristics of surface waters. The etymology of the term hydrometry is from Greek: ὕδωρ 'water' + μέτρον 'measure'.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydrometry in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hydrometry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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