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Why would a hydrometer be used instead of a hygrometer?

Question #152136. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Jun 22 2025.
Originally posted Jun 22 2025 8:20 AM.

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Important applications for a hydrometer include winemaking and brewing when measurements of a liquid's density is important. A hydrometer measures the specific gravity or density of a liquid whereas a hygrometer measures the amount of water vapor in the air (humidity).

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrometer#:~:text=Not%20to%20be%20confused%20with,read%20off%20the%20scale%20A.

Jun 22 2025, 8:29 AM
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