Definition

A method used in chemistry to find out how much of a substance is in a solution by adding a solution with a known concentration until a reaction occurs, which can be seen by a color change or measurement.

Example

In the lab, we performed a titration to determine the concentration of the acid in the solution.

Conversation

Have you ever tried titration in chemistry class?

Yeah, it was really interesting to see how it works!

I didn't expect the color change to be so dramatic during the titration.

I know, right? It's like magic when you get the right concentration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Titration → It is formed from 'titrare' (meaning to measure) and the suffix '-tion' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'titration' refers to the process of measuring the concentration of a solution by adding a reagent until a reaction occurs.

Memory Tip

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

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