titrate
to ascertain the quantity of a given constituent by adding a liquid reagent of known strength and measuring the volume necessary to convert the constituent to another form.
Origin of titrate
1Other words from titrate
- ti·tra·ta·ble, ti·tra·ble [tahy-truh-buhl], /ˈtaɪ trə bəl/, adjective
- ti·tra·tion, noun
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How to use titrate in a sentence
These show the importance of always cooling before titrating, and of titrating the assay and standard at the same temperature.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe iodine is measured by titrating with a solution of sodium hyposulphite, using starch paste as indicator.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerAcids generally are detrimental to the precipitation, and must be neutralised before titrating.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe solution, when boiled free from sulphuretted hydrogen, is ready for titrating.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThis will be practically pure, but the iron in it must be determined by dissolving and titrating.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
British Dictionary definitions for titrate
/ (ˈtaɪtreɪt) /
(tr) to measure the volume or concentration of (a solution) by titration
Origin of titrate
1Derived forms of titrate
- titratable, adjective
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