Electrotitration

/ɪˌlɛktrəʊtaɪˈtreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A chemical analysis technique where electrical current is used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution.

Etymology

From electro- + titration (from Latin titulus, 'inscription/standard'). Developed in the 20th century as analytical chemistry advanced.

Kelly Says

Chemists use electrotitration to measure everything from dissolved oxygen in water to the purity of pharmaceutical drugs—electricity replaces traditional color-changing indicators, making measurements faster and more accurate.

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