argentometry

noun

ar·​gen·​tom·​e·​try

ˌärjənˈtämə‧trē

plural -es

: chemical analysis involving the use of silver compounds

especially : a volumetric method employing a silver salt solution

Word History

Etymology

argent- + -metry

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