n. [ L. gravis heavy + -meter: cf. F. gravimètre. ] (Physics) An instrument for ascertaining the specific gravity of bodies. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to measurement by weight; measured by weight. --
Gravimetric analysis (Chem.),
n. (Chem.) the measurement of specific gravity.
n. [ Nerve + motion. ] (Physiol.) The movement caused in the sensory organs by external agents and transmitted to the muscles by the nerves. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Nerve + motor. ] (Physiol.) Any agent capable of causing nervimotion. Dunglison. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pelvis + -meter.: cf. F. pelvimètre. ] An instrument for measuring the dimensions of the pelvis. Coxe. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Pelvis + -metry. ] (Med.) The measurement of the pelvis. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ L., accusative of vis strength. ] Power; force; energy; spirit; activity; vigor. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., a twig. ] (Bot.) A long, slender, flexible shoot or branch. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. viminalis pertaining to osiers, fr. vimen a pliant twig, osier. ] Of or pertaining to twigs; consisting of twigs; producing twigs. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. vimineus, fr. vimen pliant twig. ]