API gravity en · NOUN
Etymology
From API (“American Petroleum Institute”).
Meanings
- (countable, qualifier:oil industry, uncountable) A specific gravity scale measuring the relative density of various petroleum liquids, expressed in degrees.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| API gravities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt grau API (density of petroleum liquid relative to water)