amperometric
|am-per-o-met-ric|
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/ˌæmpəroʊˈmɛtrɪk/
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/ˌæmpərəʊˈmɛtrɪk/
current measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amperometric' originates from the combination of 'ampere,' named after the French physicist André-Marie Ampère, and the suffix '-metric,' which means 'related to measurement.'
Historical Evolution
'Ampere' was adopted into English from the French word 'ampère,' and the suffix '-metric' was added to form 'amperometric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the measurement of electric current, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the measurement of electric current, especially in chemical analysis.
The amperometric sensor was used to detect the presence of glucose.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/20 17:51