Gravity (chemistry)

Gravity (chemistry)

In chemistry, gravity is the density of a fluid, particularly a fuel. It is expressed in degrees, with lower numbers indicating heavier liquids and higher numbers indicating lighter liquids. See specific gravity and API gravity.


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