waterprocent
Waterprocent is a term used to describe the proportion of water contained in a substance, expressed as a percentage of its total mass or, less commonly, its volume. It serves as a general indicator of moisture content and is distinct from water activity, which measures the availability of water for chemical reactions and microbial growth.
In practice, waterprocent is determined by quantifying the water in a sample and comparing it to the
Applications of waterprocent span many fields. In food and agriculture, it helps assess freshness, texture, and
In a human context, body water percentage refers to the fraction of body mass that is water
Waterprocent should not be confused with water activity, which relates to the availability of water for reactions