acetometry
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/əˌsɛˈtɒmɪtri/
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/əˌsiːˈtɒmɪtri/
measurement of acetic acid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetometry' originates from French, specifically the word 'acétométrie,' where 'aceto-' meant 'vinegar' and '-metry' meant 'measurement.'
Historical Evolution
'acétométrie' transformed into the English word 'acetometry' and has been used in scientific contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of vinegar strength,' 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 used acetometry to determine the vinegar's acidity.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 12:06