acetimeter

[ as-i-tim-i-ter ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. acetometer.

Other Words From

• a·ce·ti·met·ric [uh, -see-t, uh, -, me, -trik, as-i-t, uh, -], adjective
• ace·time·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acetimeter¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Every division of the acetimeter (corresponding to ten fluid grains), so emptied, indicates 01 per cent.

From Project Gutenberg

It is also common to speak of the degrees of the acetimeter as proof or over-proof.

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To ascertain the per-centage of real acid, 5% must therefore be added to the acetimeter number.

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