Definition

Related to a method of measuring electric potential using a device called a potentiometer.

Example

The scientist used a potentiometric method to determine the concentration of ions in the solution.

Conversation

I was reading about potentiometric methods in chemistry yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find interesting about them?

I learned that they can measure the concentration of ions very accurately.

That sounds useful! I didn't know they were that precise.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Potentiometric → It is formed from "potentia" (from Latin, meaning power or potential) and "-metric" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of electric potential or power.

Memory Tip

Think of 'power' ('potentia') being 'measured' ('-metric') — that's what potentiometric means.

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