bau·mé adjective alsobau·meorbeau·mé\bōˈmā, ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: after Antoine Baumé died 1804 French chemist : according to a Baumé scale < a hydrometer indicating degrees Baumé > : calibrated in accordance with a Baumé scale < Baumé hydrometer >