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SPECIFIC-GRAVITY BOTTLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Measuring Instruments
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pycnometer
1, record 1, English, pycnometer
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pyknometer 2, record 1, English, pyknometer
correct, see observation
- specific-gravity bottle 3, record 1, English, specific%2Dgravity%20bottle
correct
- specific gravity bottle 4, record 1, English, specific%20gravity%20bottle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small bottle for determining the specific gravity of grains, small fragments [or fluids]. 5, record 1, English, - pycnometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two methods are commonly used for determining the specific gravities of liquids. One method uses the hydrometer, an instrument that gives a specific gravity reading directly. A second method, called the bottle method, uses a "specific-gravity bottle," i.e., a flask made to hold a known volume of liquid at a specified temperature (usually 20°C). The bottle is weighed, filled with the liquid whose specific gravity is to be found, and weighed again. The difference in weights is divided by the weight of an equal volume of water to give the specific gravity of the liquid. 3, record 1, English, - pycnometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pycnometer; pyknometer: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 1, English, - pycnometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Appareils de mesure
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pycnomètre
1, record 1, French, pycnom%C3%A8tre
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- picnomètre 2, record 1, French, picnom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flacon pour déterminer les masses volumiques des solides ou des liquides. 3, record 1, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pycnomètre est essentiellement un flacon de verre surmonté d'une tubulure très étroite portant un trait de repère. Il permet de peser, par différence, la masse du volume bien défini de liquide qu'il peut contenir, la masse du volume d'eau déplacé par un solide immergé dans le flacon rempli d'eau. La masse volumique de l'eau étant bien connue, on en déduit la masse volumique du liquide ou celle du solide que l'on a pris soin de peser séparément. 3, record 1, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut servir à mesurer la masse volumique de la matière minérale d'un échantillon de sol, d'une roche plus ou moins poreuse ou de l'eau de mer. 4, record 1, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pycnomètre : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 1, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pycnomètre : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 1, French, - pycnom%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instrumentos de medida
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- picnómetro
1, record 1, Spanish, picn%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato de medida de la densidad de sólidos y líquidos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - picn%C3%B3metro
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