decinormal

American  

[des-uh-nawr-muhl] / ˌdɛs əˈnɔr məl /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. (of a solution) containing 1/10 (0.1) the equivalent weight of solute per liter of solution.

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Etymology

Origin of decinormal

First recorded in 1860–65; deci- + normal

Example Sentences

In one case, for example, decinormal solutions of potassium carbonate and potassium bichromate were used.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 8 "Conduction, Electric" by Various

Run in from a burette decinormal sodic hydrate, to a faint pink color.

From The Starvation Treatment of Diabetes by Hill, Lewis Webb

Any doctor can readily revive them by the injection of seven c.c. of decinormal potassium iodide solution for every 100 pounds of weight.

From The Black Star Passes by Campbell, John Wood

It is one of the “strong” acids, being ionized to the extent of about 91.4% in decinormal solution.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

Note the amount of decinormal soda solution used in the process.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)