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titrate

Syllabification: (ti·trate)
Pronunciation: /ˈtīˌtrāt/
Definition of titrate

verb

[with object] Chemistry
  • ascertain the amount of a constituent in (a solution) by measuring the volume of a known concentration of reagent required to complete a reaction with it, typically using an indicator.
  • Medicine continuously measure and adjust the balance of (a physiological function or drug dosage).

Derivatives

titratable

adjective

titration

Pronunciation: /ˌtīˈtrāSHən/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French titrer (from titre in the sense 'fineness of alloyed gold or silver') + -ate3

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