| volumetric | Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume. <chemistry> Volumetric analysis, that system of the quantitative analysis of solutions which employs definite volumes of standardized solutions of reagents, as measured by burettes, pipettes, etc.; also, the analysis of gases by volume, as by the eudiometer. Origin: Volume + -metric. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| volumetric analysis | Quantitative analysis by the addition of graduated amounts of a standard test solution to a solution of a known amount of the substance analyzed, until the reaction is just at an end; depends upon the stoichiometric nature of the reaction between the test solution and the unknown. (05 Mar 2000) |
| volumetric flask | A flask calibrated to contain or to deliver a definite amount of liquid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| volumetric solution | A solution made by mixing measured volumes of the components. (05 Mar 2000) |