The branch of analytical chemistry dealing with the measurement and determination of silver content in substances.
From Latin argentum (silver) + Greek metria (measurement science). Developed as a distinct field in 19th-century chemistry for analyzing precious metals and their compounds.
Argentometry gave rise to the Mohr method, one of chemistry's most elegant techniques—it's still taught in labs worldwide because it's cheap, reliable, and requires no electricity, making it perfect for field testing.
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