noun
- instruments that measure the strength of gravitational fields
Usage: scientific; plural of gravimeter
Examples
- Scientists used gravimeters to detect underground oil deposits.
- The research team calibrated their gravimeters before the field study.
- Modern gravimeters can measure tiny variations in Earth’s gravity.
- Geologists rely on gravimeters to map subsurface rock formations.
- The portable gravimeters were transported to remote locations.
- These sensitive gravimeters detected gravitational anomalies in the area.