Definition

A tool used to measure the density of acid solutions, helping to find out how strong or concentrated the acid is.

Example

The chemist used an acidimeter to measure the density of the acid solution.

Conversation

Have you ever used an acidimeter before?

No, I haven't. What does it do?

It's a tool that helps measure the specific gravity of acid solutions.

That sounds interesting! I might need one for my chemistry experiments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acidimeter → It is formed from "acidus" (Latin for sour or acid) and "-meter" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word "acidimeter" refers to an instrument used to measure the acidity of a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'acid' as something sour and 'meter' as a device that measures — an acidimeter is a tool that measures how sour or acidic a solution is.

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