titer

(tītər, tēt-)

noun

  1. a standard strength or degree of concentration of a solution as established through titration
  2. the minimum weight or volume of a substance necessary to cause a given result in titration
  3. the point at which a fatty acid solidifies after being liberated by hydrolysis, separated, and washed free of other products

Origin: Fr titre, standard, title < OFr title: see title

See titer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also ti·tre

noun
  1. Concentration of a substance in solution or the strength of such a substance determined by titration.
  2. The minimum volume needed to cause a particular result in titration.

Origin:

Origin: French titre

Origin: , from Old French title, title; see title

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