Acidometry

/ˌæsɪˈdɑmətri/ noun

Definition

The process or practice of measuring the strength, concentration, or amount of acid in a substance.

Etymology

From acid + -metry (Greek metron, measure). The systematic technique of quantifying acids, related to the broader field of titration.

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Acidometry saved lives in industrial chemistry by allowing precise measurement of dangerous chemicals before workers handled them.

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