acetometric
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/ˌæsɪtəˈmɛtrɪk/
measurement of acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetometric' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' meaning 'vinegar' and '-metric' meaning 'measure'.
Historical Evolution
'acetometric' was formed by combining the Latin root 'aceto-' with the Greek-derived suffix '-metric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement related to vinegar', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the measurement of the concentration of acetic acid, especially in vinegar.
The acetometric method was used to determine the acidity of the vinegar.
Synonyms
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