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词汇 gravimeter
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Definition of gravimeter in English:

gravimeter

noun ɡrəˈvɪmɪtəɡrəˈvɪmɪdər
  • An instrument for measuring the difference in the force of gravity from one place to another.

    重力仪

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Over a thousand modes, with periods ranging from 56 minutes down to less than 40 seconds, have been identified using the present network of long-period seismometers and gravimeters.
    • Weiss worked with Dicke on building gravimeters to measure the Earth's unique resonances, its ‘ringing’ when excited.
    • Using a gravimeter, an instrument that measures the motion of the Earth's surface, Weber hoped to ‘tune into’ the Earth's natural frequencies and see if it had been excited by a passing gravity wave.
    • Gravity was measured using a LaCoste-Romberg model G gravimeter, and readings were referenced to a BGS temporary base station located at Corrie.
    • Brown was taking the volcano's pulse with a highly sensitive device called a gravimeter.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French gravimètre, from grave 'heavy' (from Latin gravis) + -mètre '(instrument) measuring'.

Definition of gravimeter in US English:

gravimeter

nounɡrəˈvimidərɡrəˈvɪmɪdər
  • An instrument for measuring the difference in the force of gravity from one place to another.

    重力仪

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Brown was taking the volcano's pulse with a highly sensitive device called a gravimeter.
    • Weiss worked with Dicke on building gravimeters to measure the Earth's unique resonances, its ‘ringing’ when excited.
    • Over a thousand modes, with periods ranging from 56 minutes down to less than 40 seconds, have been identified using the present network of long-period seismometers and gravimeters.
    • Using a gravimeter, an instrument that measures the motion of the Earth's surface, Weber hoped to ‘tune into’ the Earth's natural frequencies and see if it had been excited by a passing gravity wave.
    • Gravity was measured using a LaCoste-Romberg model G gravimeter, and readings were referenced to a BGS temporary base station located at Corrie.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French gravimètre, from grave ‘heavy’ (from Latin gravis) + -mètre ‘(instrument) measuring’.

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