Titrated is a verb that refers to the process of measuring the concentration of a substance in a solution using a titration method. The word is pronounced as /ˈtaɪtreɪtɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It starts with the stressed syllable "tai" with a long "ai" sound, followed by an unstressed syllable "tre" with a short "e" sound, and ending with another unstressed syllable "ted" with a short "e" sound. The pronunciation of the word reflects the way it is spelled with "-tatre-" in the middle of the word.
Titrated is an adjective derived from the verb "titrate." It refers to the process of measuring the concentration of a substance in a solution by adding a known quantity of another substance with a known concentration until a reaction between the two substances is complete. This quantitative analysis technique is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry to determine the concentration of an analyte in a sample.
In the process of titration, the substance being analyzed is called the analyte, while the substance added with a known concentration is called the titrant. The titrant is slowly added to the analyte until a chemical reaction occurs, resulting in a neutralization or completion of reaction. This reaction is often indicated by a color change or by using a suitable indicator. The point at which the reaction is complete is known as the equivalence point.
Titrated solutions can be used to calculate the concentration of unknown solutions or to determine the volume or concentration of a specific component within a mixture. The concentration of the analyte is calculated based on the stoichiometry of the reaction and the volume or concentration of the titrant used.
Titrated solutions are widely used in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental analysis, quality control, and research-based applications. The accuracy and precision of titration methods make them valuable tools for determining unknown concentrations and ensuring the quality of chemical and biological samples.
The word "titrated" originates from the noun "titre", which derived from the French word "titrer" (to title, to label), ultimately from the Latin "titulus" (inscription, label). In the context of chemistry, "titre" referred to the concentration or strength of a solution, particularly in titration experiments where one solution is added gradually to another until a desired reaction or endpoint is reached. The verb form "titrate" was then derived from "titre" to describe the process of determining the concentration of a substance in a solution by titration.