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titrator

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈtaɪtrətər/

KK: /ˈtaɪtrətər/

noun
Definition

A device or person that performs titration, which is a process used in chemistry to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution.


Example

The chemist used a titrator to measure the acidity of the solution accurately.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever used a titrator in your chemistry experiments?
Sloth B
Yeah, I have! It makes measuring really precise.
Sloth A
I find it fascinating how it works, especially in acid-base reactions.
Sloth B
Totally! It’s cool to see the color change when you use the titrator.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
burette
pipette
analyzer
Antonyms
Root Explanation

Titrator is formed from "titrare" (meaning to measure) and the suffix "-or" (meaning one who). A titrator is one who measures, specifically in the context of a chemical process.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'measures' ('titrare') substances in a lab — that's what a titrator does.

Visually Confused Words
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nitrator
titivator
literator
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traitor
tractor
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