Jolly balance en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented by the German physicist Philipp von Jolly in 1864.
Meanings
- An instrument for determining specific gravity by comparing how much an object stretches a spring when held in a pan hanging in the air to how much that same object stretches a spring when held in a pan underwater.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly balances | Number=Plur | lexicographic |