specific gravity — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Synonym of relative density (“a dimensionless measure which is the ratio of the mass of a substance to that of some reference substance (chiefly an equal volume of water at 4°C)”).

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Dated
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   gravity

   Examples

   They are tasteless, inodorous, dry, uninflammable, sparingly soluble, difficult of fusion, and of moderate specific gravity.

Noun

1. the density of a substance relative to the density of water

   Broader terms

   relative density