hydrometer

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to measure the specific gravity of liquids, particularly in brewing and winemaking.

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Rhymes

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meter , terrier , queter , leiter

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Variants

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hydrometer , hydrometers , hydrometric

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Etymology

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From Greek hydro- 'water' + metron 'measure'

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Trivia

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1. The first hydrometers were made of wood and glass.

2. The specific gravity reading on a hydrometer can indicate the alcohol content of a beverage.

3. The hydrometer is also used in other industries, such as oil refining and water treatment.

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Related Concepts

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1. specific gravity: A measure of the density of a liquid compared to the density of water. Hydrometers are used to measure specific gravity in various industries, including brewing and winemaking.

2. alcohol meter: Another name for a hydrometer, specifically used in the context of measuring the alcohol content of beverages.

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Culture

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The hydrometer is a crucial tool in the production of beer and wine, allowing brewers and winemakers to monitor the sugar and alcohol content of their beverages during fermentation. It is often depicted in imagery related to brewing and winemaking.

How to Memorize "hydrometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beer or wine glass with a floating hydrometer, showing the specific gravity reading.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hydrometer' with the process of brewing or winemaking, and the measurement of specific gravity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hydrometer' comes from the Greek words for 'water' and 'measure'.

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