Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

titrate

verb

/ˈtaɪtreɪt/

Definition

To determine the concentration of a substance in a solution by adding a reactant of known concentration until the reaction reaches a specific endpoint.

Examples

The chemist will titrate the solution to find the precise concentration of the acid.
By titrating, they can accurately measure how much of the base is needed to neutralize the acid.
In the experiment, we will titrate with a standard sodium hydroxide solution.

Meaning

Titration is a common laboratory technique used in chemistry, particularly in quantitative analysis to find the concentration of a solute in a solution.