Definition

Related to a method of measuring the freezing point of a substance to determine its properties.

Example

The cryoscopic method is often used in chemistry to analyze solutions.

Conversation

Did you hear about the cryoscopic method they used in the lab?

No, I haven't! What does that involve?

It's a technique that helps determine the properties of solutions.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryoscopic → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold) and "-scopic" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "cryoscopic" refers to the examination or measurement of the properties of substances at low temperatures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') and 'looking' or 'examining' ('-scopic') to remember that cryoscopic relates to examining properties at low temperatures.

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