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alkalometry

|al-ka-lom-e-try|

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/ˌælkəˈlɒmətri/

measuring alkaline substances

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alkalometry' originates from the combination of 'alkali' and the Greek word 'metron,' meaning 'measure.'

Historical Evolution

'alkali' combined with 'metron' in scientific terminology to form 'alkalometry,' used in modern chemistry.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'measuring alkaline substances,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process or practice of measuring the strength or concentration of alkaline substances.

The chemist used alkalometry to determine the concentration of the solution.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/24 01:51