Definition

To find out how much of a substance is needed to react with another substance in a solution, usually by adding it drop by drop until a reaction occurs.

Example

In the chemistry lab, we need to titrate the acid to find its concentration.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you get a chance to titrate that solution for your chemistry project?

Yeah, I finally did it yesterday, and it worked out well!

That's awesome! How did you know when to stop the titrate process?

I used a pH indicator, and it showed me the perfect moment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Titrate → It is formed from 'titrare' (meaning to measure) which comes from Latin 'titulus' (meaning title or label). The word 'titrate' refers to the process of measuring the concentration of a substance in a solution by adding a reagent until a reaction occurs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'measuring' ('titrare') the concentration of a solution — that's what titrate means.

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