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ALKALIMETRIC
Etymology
Adjective
alkalimetric (not comparable)
(chemistry) Describing a titration in which the titrant is an alkali.
Source: Wiktionary
Al`ka*li*met"ric, Al`ka*li*met"ric*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to alkalimetry.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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