acetimetry
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/ˌæsɪˈtɪmətri/
measurement of acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetimetry' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acetum,' where 'acet-' meant 'vinegar' and '-metry' from Greek 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'acetum' transformed into the French word 'acétimétrie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetimetry' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of vinegar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'measurement of acetic acid concentration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of measuring the concentration of acetic acid in a solution.
The laboratory conducted acetimetry to determine the vinegar's acidity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 05:51