Etymology

complexometric

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Today it means: Describing a form of titration in which the titrant forms a complex (usually coloured) with the analyte. Full definition →

Latin metricus ← Ancient Greek μετρῐκός (metrĭkós) ← English complex
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  1. Englishcomplex
  2. Ancient Greekμετρῐκός (metrĭkós)
  3. Latinmetrum
  4. Latinmetricus
  5. English todaycomplexometric

From complex + -o- + -metric.

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