acidimetrically
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/ˌæsɪdɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
(acidimetric)
measurement of acids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidimetrically' originates from 'acidimetry', specifically the word 'acidus' in Latin, where 'acidus' meant 'sour'.
Historical Evolution
'acidimetry' changed from the Latin word 'acidus' and eventually became the modern English word 'acidimetry'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'measurement of sourness', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'measurement of acidity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to the measurement of acidity or acid concentration.
The solution was tested acidimetrically to determine its pH level.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 15:51