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Definitions for hydrometry
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Princeton's WordNet
hydrometry, gravimetrynoun
the measurement of specific gravity
Wiktionary
hydrometrynoun
The branch of hydrostatics dealing with the measurement of specific gravity using hydrometers
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Hydrometrynoun
The act of measuring the extent of water.
Etymology: ὕδωϱ and μέτρον.
Wikipedia
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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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
Hydrometrynoun
the art of determining the specific gravity of liquids, and thence the strength of spirituous liquors, saline solutions, etc
Hydrometrynoun
the art or operation of measuring the velocity or discharge of running water, as in rivers, etc
Etymology: [Cf. F. hydromtrique.]
Wikidata
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hydrometry in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hydrometry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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