baumes

Baumes is the plural form of the French noun baume, meaning balm or ointment. It also appears in French toponymy and as a surname. In everyday use, baume denotes a soothing preparation applied to the skin or lips, often containing oils or herbal extracts. The plural baumes refers to multiple balms.

Toponymy and geography

In France, several place names incorporate the element Baume or Baumes. Such toponyms often reflect historical associations with medicinal preparations, springs, or small settlements. These names are found in rural regions and may be preserved in modern municipal or geographic designations.

Baumé scale

The Baumé scale, named after the French chemist François-Antoine Baumé, is a hydrometer scale used to express the density of liquids. There are distinct scales for liquids heavier than water and for those lighter than water. The scale is used in chemistry, pharmacology, winemaking, and the petroleum industry to estimate concentration or purity based on density measurements.

Surname and nomenclature

Baume or Baumes is a French surname. As a family name, it may appear in genealogical records, historical documents, and contemporary naming. The term also persists in various compound place names and in cultural contexts where French lexicon intersects with geography or history.

See also

Baume.