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titration

/taɪˈtreɪʃɪn/
/taɪˈtreɪʃən/
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Other forms: titrations

Definitions of titration
  1. noun
    a measured amount of a solution of unknown concentration is added to a known volume of a second solution until the reaction between them is just complete; the concentration of the unknown solution (the titer) can then be calculated
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    type of:
    volumetric analysis
    quantitative analysis by the use of definite volumes of standard solutions or reagents
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