argentometric
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/ˌɑɹdʒənoʊˈmɛtrɪk/
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/ˌɑːdʒənəˈmɛtrɪk/
measure of silver
Etymology
'argentometric' originates from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning 'silver' combined with the Greek-derived suffix '-metric' from 'metron' meaning 'measure' (via New/Scientific Latin and English usage).
'argentum' (Latin, 'silver') + 'metron' (Greek, 'measure') formed scientific formations such as New Latin 'argentometria' or adjectives like 'argentometric'; these formed the modern English adjective 'argentometric' used in analytical chemistry.
Initially the components meant 'silver' + 'measure' (a general 'silver-measuring' sense); over time the term has been used specifically for analytical chemistry methods (titrations) that measure an analyte using silver reagents, giving the current specialized meaning 'relating to argentometry (silver titration)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to argentometry (analytical methods based on measuring silver, especially titrations using silver nitrate); determined by or using silver-based titration techniques.
The laboratory performed an argentometric analysis to determine the chloride concentration in the sample.
Synonyms
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