Noun
A specific gravity bottle; a standard flask for measuring and comparing the densities of liquids.
Source: Webster's dictionaryNor does RD A depend on the actual volume of the pycnometer. Source: Internet
The particle density of a powder, to which the usual method of weighing cannot be applied, can also be determined with a pycnometer. Source: Internet
The powder is added to the pycnometer, which is then weighed, giving the weight of the powder sample. Source: Internet
The pycnometer is used in ISO standard: ISO 1183-1:2004, ISO 1014–1985 and ASTM standard: ASTM D854. Source: Internet