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titrate.

To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈtɪtɹeɪt/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/Canada, General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɪtɹæɪt/Australia/ˈtɑetɹæɪt/Australia
  1. To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.

  2. To adjust the amount of a drug consumed until the desired effects are achieved.

    intransitive
  3. To precisely control.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

Modelled after French titrer. Equivalent to French titre (“title, quality, chemical proportion”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

noun
  1. A solution of unknown concentration which is (to be) tested by means of titration.

Where this word comes from

Back-formation from titration or from the above verb, either on the basis of -ate (noun-forming suffix).

adj
  1. Precisely measured.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From French titré or the above verb, either on the basis of -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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