Definition

A scientific method used to measure the intensity of fluorescent light emitted by a substance when it is exposed to light of a specific wavelength.

Example

Fluorimetry is commonly used in laboratories to analyze the concentration of substances in a solution.

Conversation

I heard you were working on a project involving fluorimetry.

Yeah, it's pretty fascinating how it analyzes fluorescence.

What exactly are you trying to find out with fluorimetry?

I'm looking into how different substances react under UV light.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluorimetry → It is formed from "fluor" (from Latin "fluere", meaning to flow) and "-metry" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of the flow of light emitted by a substance when it is excited by radiation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flowing' light ('fluor') being 'measured' ('-metry') — that's what fluorimetry is all about.

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