Titrate
/taɪˈtreɪt/verb
To gradually add one solution to another until a chemical reaction is complete.
She needed to titrate the acid into the alkali for her chemistry experiment.
Often appears as...
- titrate a solution
- titrate an acid
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To slowly reduce the dose of a medicine until it is no longer needed.
The doctor started to titrate her medication as her symptoms began to improve.
Often appears as...
- titrate a medication
- titrate a drug
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To gradually add one solution to another until a chemical reaction is complete.
She needed to titrate the acid into the alkali for her chemistry experiment.
Often appears as...
- titrate a solution
- titrate an acid
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To slowly reduce the dose of a medicine until it is no longer needed.
The doctor started to titrate her medication as her symptoms began to improve.
Often appears as...
- titrate a medication
- titrate a drug
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Required
Titrate in chemistry needs careful measurement to avoid experiment failure.
Measure twice before you titrate the solution to ensure accuracy.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Clues
When titrating, look for color change or other indicators that reaction is complete.
Add the indicator before you titrate so you can see the endpoint.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Process
Titration involves adding solutions slowly and carefully, not all at once.
Titrate the base cautiously to avoid overshooting the endpoint.
Compare with
adjustcalibratedetermineequateevaluatormeasurequantifystandardize
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Video examples
The family structure of...
you can see him in the middle. He's got a huge posse, his following reveres him. And it's very interesting how very good leaders, very good dominant individuals know how to titrate the carrot and the stick. This guy's a master at it, and there's other bullies out there
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