Complexometric

/ˌkɒmplɛksəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to complexometry, a chemical analysis method that measures the concentration of substances by their ability to form complexes.

Etymology

From 'complex' plus Greek 'metron' (measure) plus '-ic'. A 20th-century scientific term born from the development of analytical chemistry.

Kelly Says

Complexometric titration is how chemists figure out how much calcium is in your blood or how hard your water is—it's one of the most common lab techniques in the world!

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