Alkalimetrical

/ælkəlɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to alkalimetry; using methods of measuring alkalinity; describing processes based on alkali measurement.

Etymology

Extended form of 'alkalimetric' with the additional '-al' suffix, a redundant but historically common pattern in English scientific writing that emphasized the adjectival nature.

Kelly Says

Adding '-al' to '-ic' was a Victorian-era obsession among scientists—they wanted to sound extremely precise, so 'alkalimetric' became 'alkalimetrical,' even though they mean almost exactly the same thing!

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