The dimensionless ratio of the density of a material to that of the same volume of water. Most common minerals have specific gravities between 2 and 7.

The mass of a unit volume of a substance relative to the mass of a unit volume of water. Temperature must be specified when reporting specific gravities, since the density of the substance and of wate [..]

The ratio of the density of any substance to the density of water.

The ratio of the density of a material to the density of water.

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water. This method is used to determine how much dissolved sugars are present in the wort or beer. Specific gravity has no units because it is [..]

The weight ratio of a mineral as compared to water. The heaviness of a mineral has to do to the density of it atomical arrangement and the combination of the elements it contains. See Specific Gravity [..]

The weight of a substance compared with the weight of an equal volume of pure water at 4 degrees Celsius.

The comparable weight of different grades of crude oil. A lower number reflects a sweeter, lighter grade of crude oil more conducive to gasoline production.

ratio of density of a substance to the density of some other substance used as a standard (often water).

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an equal volume of water.

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of liquid to the weight of an equal volume of water.

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of pure water; specific gravity of potato tubers is used as a measure of their dry matter content.

A measure of how tightly packed the atoms of a substance are. Varies by the mineral or substance. Example, gold has a high specific gravity, while quartz has a low specific gravity. See also &quot [..]

Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water. Example: The specific gravity of pure water at 4 °C is 1. Specific gravity is a unitless value.Return to the Chemis [..]

A dimensionless, temperature dependent ratio of the density of one substance with that of a reference substance. For solids and liquids the reference substance is water at 39 F (4 C). For gases and va [..]

The ratio of the density (mass per unit volume) of a material to that of water.

A numerical value representing the weight of a given substance, as compared with the weight of an equal volume of water at 39°F (3.9°C), for which the specific gravity is taken as 1,000 kg/m3.

a measurement that represents the density of a liquid at a specified temperature. Pure water is given a value of 1.000 SG at 39 ºC (4 ºC). This measurement is highly used in brewing in order to monito [..]

The ratio of the density of a material to the density of water.

(n) - the ratio of a substance's density to the density of water

The ratio of the density of a material to the density of water.

The ratio of the density of gas to that of air, or the ratio of the density of a liquid to that of water, in both cases at the same temperature and pressure.

Weight of a particle, substance or chemical solution in relation to an equal volume of water at 15C. Abbreviated as Sp.Gr. Specific heat: The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a un [..]

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of a liquid to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water. Water at that temperature has a specific gravity of 1. If the specific gravity of the other s [..]

 – An expression of density of a material relative to water. Examples: water – 1.000; ammonia – .587; propane – 1.550; natural gas – .665. Ration of the weight of a given volume of liquid or solid to [..]

The density of a substance divided by the density of water. Water has a density of 1 gram/cm3

The ratio of the density of a substance at 60 degrees Farenheit to the density of water at the same temperature.

The ratio of the density of a substance to teh density of a reference substance, typically water.

ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of an equal volume of water.  spectroscope

Using a balance to determine the density of material, either solids or liquids. (Density is the grams/cubic centimetre). If a solid material is used it is weighed in the air and when suspended in a li [..]

The ratio of the mass density of a substance to that of water.

(physics) The ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water at 4°C (or to some other reference substance)

Measure of the density of a liquid relative to the amount of fermentable sugars it contains. By testing a beer's specific gravity it is possible to determine when the beer is done fermenting and to know in advance how strong the beer will be. Specific heat:

the ratio of the density of a body to the density of water, the latter being taken as unity.

A measure of the weight of a liquid. Fresh water at 4°C (39°F) is given a value of one. If the liquid you are questioning will float on water the specific gravity is less than one. If it sinks, it is higher than one. Density is a better term.

A numerical value representing the weight of a given substance as compared with the weight of an equal volume of water, for which the specific gravity is taken as 1.0000.

Weight of given volume of substance compared to that of an equal volume of water.

Measurement of the relative density, or salt content, of your aquarium water in comparison to pure water.

The ratio of the density of a fluid to the density of water. The specific gravity of a fluid must be considered when making gravimetric measurements (weighing) of the output of a volumetric pump.

The ratio of the density (mass per unit volume) of a material to the density of water at a specified temperature.

Density. The ratio of the weight of a volume of a liquid or solid to the weight of the same volume of water, usually at 4°C.

The density of a substance compared to the density of standard material, usually water.

Specific gravity is a measure of the electrolyte concentration in a battery. This measurement is based on the density of the electrolyte compared to the density of water and is typically determined by [..]

a comparison by weight to an equal volume of pure water, at a standard temperature.

The ratio of the density of a material to that of a standard material at a specified temperature, usually water at 4C.

the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance - for solids and liquids, usually water; for gases, usually air or hydrogen.

The specific gravity is a comparison of the mass of a substance to the mass of water with the same volume. If you fill a cup with mercury, it has a greater mass than the same cup filled with water. Sp [..]

The ratio of the weight of any volume of substance to a weight of an equal volume of some substance taken as a standard, usually water for liquids and hydrogen for gases.

The ratio of the density of a material to the density of some standard material, such as Water or air, at a specified Temperature.

The mass/volume relationship of lubricants used in determining volume requirements for specific mass of products.

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of a substance to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water at a temperature of 62°F.

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of any substance to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water, and is found by dividing the first weight by the second. Since the distilled water weigh [..]

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water; substances with a specific gravity greater than one are denser than water and sink. Substances that have a specific gravity less than o [..]

Different products vary in density; this is measure by their specific gravity, so the same weight of two different cargos may well take up very different volumes, e.g. Naptha vs. crude. Does vary a little between sweet and sour crudes but not nearly as much as between the products.

The ratio of the weight of a body to the weight of an equal volume of water at some specified temperature (same as FILM DENSITY).

A measure of density. This measurement compares the heaviness of a given volume of beer to pure water. Malt sugar increases the specific gravity of wort and fermentation, by removing the sugars, lowers it. The scale is absolute, meaning a specific gravity of 1.050 means the beer weighs 1.050 times as much as an equal volume of water.

(s.g.) of 1.017, for example, and the only way to determine if that is truly the final s.g. is to calculate the apparent attenuation from the original s.g. and compare that with the expected attenuati [..]

A measure of the density or mass of a solution, such as must or wine, as a ratio to an equal volume of a standardized substance, such as distilled water. Before fermentation, the density of the must o [..]

Usually given for liquids as specific gravity 20°C./20°C. is the ratio of Gravity the weight of a volume of liquid at 20°C. and the same volume of water at 20°C.

Weight of a particle, substance, or chemical solution in relation to the weight of an equal volume of water. Water has a specific gravity of 1.000 at 4C (39F). Particulates with specific gravity less [..]

The ratio of a specimen's weight compared with the weight of an equal volume of water. Therefore, if the weight of a mineral specimen is three times that of the volume of water it displaces, its [..]

The weight ratio of a mineral due to the density of the atomical arrangement and the heaviness of the elements it contains. (See Specific Gravity in mineral properties for more information.)

A mathematical expression of density; the relative weight of a mineral compared to that of an equal volume of water.

The weight of a body compared with the weight of an equal volume of pure water at 4 degrees Celsius.

The ratio of the specific weight of air or gas to that of dry air at the same pressure and temperature.

Weight of a liquid compared to water, which is assigned value of 1.0.

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an equal volume of another substance used as a standard. For solids or liquids, the standard is usually water and for gases, the standard is air.

The ratio of the mass of one substance to that of a standard substance. For gases the reference is air (air = 1).

The ratio of the specific weight of air or gas to that of dry air at the same pressure and temperature. Speed

The ratio of the density of any substance to the density of water.

The ratio of the weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an equal volume of another substance used as a standard. For solids or liquids, the standard is usually water and for gases, the standard is air.

Comparison between dry air and specific weight of gas or air (at equal pressures) to temperature.

As applied to natural gas, specific gravity is the ratio of the weight of a given volume to that of the same volume of air, both measured under the same conditions.

In the case of liquids, the ratio between the weight of equal volumes of water and another substance, measured at standard temperature and where the weight of the water is assigned a value of 1. Howev [..]

The ratio of the density of a substance (e.g. crude oil) at a particular temperature to the density of water at 4° C.

the ratio of the density of a substance at a particular temperature to the density of water at 4°C.

A measure of thedensity of a material usually obtained by comparing it with water.

the ratio of the weight of a given volume of material to the weight of an equal volume of water.

Weight of a particle, substance or chemical solution in relation to an equal volume of water at 15C.

the process of taking a sample fluid and finding its density at a certain temperature and pressure then comparing that to the density of a reference fluid at the same temperature and pressure. For oil and gas, the temperature and pressure combination is usually at standard conditions.

The ratio of the density of any substance to the density of water.

The dimensionless ratio of the density of a substance with respect to the density of water. The specific gravity of water is equal to 1.0 by definition. Most petroleum products have a specific gravity less than 1.0, generally between 0.6 and 0.9. As such, they will float on water--these are also referred to as LNAPLs, or light non-aqueous phase liq [..]

The density of a substance compared to the density of a standard material such as water.