Hydrometer

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɑːmətər/

Hydrometer (noun)

  1. A measuring instrument that floats in a liquid to show how dense the liquid is.
  2. A type of hydrometer used to estimate the alcohol strength of a drink by measuring liquid density.

Examples

  • A hydrometer measures the liquid density tool in a sample.
  • The hydrometer shows how dense the liquid is.