acidimetry

[ as-i-dim-i-tree ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the process of measuring the amount of acid in a solution, as with an acidimeter or by titration.

acidimetry

/ ˌæsɪˈdɪmɪtrɪ; ˌæsɪdɪˈmɛtrɪk /

noun

1. the determination of the amount of acid present in a solution, measured by an acidimeter or by volumetric analysis

Derived Forms

• acidimetric, adjective
• ˌacidiˈmetrically, adverb

Other Words From

• a·cid·i·met·ric [uh, -sid-, uh, -, me, -trik, as-i-d, uh, -], a·cidi·metri·cal adjective
• a·cidi·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidimetry¹

First recorded in 1830–40; acid + -i- + -metry

Example Sentences

Several synthetic indicators are employed in acidimetry and alkalimetry.

From Project Gutenberg

By neutralising its alcoholic or aqueous solution, by the usual method of acidimetry:—3.

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Most of the processes described under Acidimetry and Alkalimetry are examples of this method.

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