Coulometric

/ˌkuːloʊˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the measurement of electric charge or the analytical technique that determines the amount of a substance by measuring the electrical charge required to react with it completely.

Etymology

Adjective form of coulometry, derived from coulomb + metric (from Greek metron, measure). The -ic suffix denotes 'relating to.'

Kelly Says

Coulometric analysis is so precise that chemists can detect traces of pollutants or drugs in a sample by watching exactly how much electricity is needed to break them down—it's like a fingerprint for molecules!

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