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

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volumetric analysis

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

From Natural History of Cottonmouth Moccasin, Agkistrodon piscovorus (Reptilia) by Burkett, Ray D.

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.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Such hydrolytic processes as the above are of great importance in analytical chemistry, especially in the understanding of the action of indicators in volumetric analysis.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.

In volumetric analysis the change brought about must be one in which the end of the reaction is rendered prominent either by a change of colour or by the presence or absence of a precipitate.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

After a careful review of the experience thus gained the conclusion has been reached that volumetric analysis offers the better approach to the subject.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.