volumetric analysis

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. determination of the concentration, by volume, of a substance in a solution, as by titration.

2. determination of the volume of gases or changes in their volume during combination.

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volumetric analysis British  

noun

1. quantitative analysis of liquids or solutions by comparing the volumes that react with known volumes of standard reagents, usually by titration Compare gravimetric analysis

2. quantitative analysis of gases by volume

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Etymology

Origin of volumetric analysis

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

In one of them, read in 1814, he explains the principles of volumetric analysis, in which he was one of the earliest workers.

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Titrā′tion, volumetric analysis, the process of ascertaining the quantity of any given constituent present in a compound by observing it under the application of standard solutions.

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The strength of this liquid was found by means of volumetric analysis with a standard solution of argentic nitrate in the usual manner.

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Since intestinal contents were included, a volumetric analysis was not feasible.

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For the operations of volumetric analysis by liquids this is still done.

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