Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

titration

Noun

/taɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Definition

A technique in chemistry used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration.

Examples

The student carefully performed a titration to find the concentration of the acid solution.
In the lab, titration is essential for accurate measurements.
She used phenolphthalein as an indicator during the titration process.

Meaning

Titration involves the gradual addition of a titrant to a solution until a desired reaction endpoint is reached, which usually is indicated by a color change.