acetometrical
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/ˌæsɪtoʊˈmɛtrɪkəl/
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/ˌæsɪtəʊˈmɛtrɪkəl/
measurement of acetic acid
Etymology
'acetometrical' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' meaning 'vinegar' or 'acetic acid' and '-metrical' meaning 'pertaining to measurement'.
The term 'acetometrical' evolved from the practice of measuring acetic acid concentration, combining 'aceto-' from Latin 'acetum' meaning 'vinegar' and '-metrical' from Greek 'metron' meaning 'measure'.
Initially, it referred specifically to the measurement of vinegar strength, but it now broadly applies to acetic acid concentration measurement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the measurement of the strength or concentration of acetic acid in a solution.
The acetometrical analysis revealed a high concentration of acetic acid in the sample.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 12:36