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titrate

The correct spelling is titrate.

How to pronounce titrate

verb

IPA: /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/

Say it like: Tit-rat-e

The correct spelling is titrate. To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction. For example: "A 5mg dose could not ease the pain, so he titrated to 10mg which brought him immediate relief."

Usage Examples

A 5mg dose could not ease the pain, so he titrated to 10mg which brought him immediate relief.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.
  2. 2.To adjust the amount of a drug consumed until the desired effects are achieved.

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