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Noun: titration  tI'trey-shun
  1. 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
    "Students performed a titration to determine the concentration of hydrochloric acid"

Derived forms: titrations

Type of: volumetric analysis

Encyclopedia: Titration