coulometry

[kuːˈlɒmətri]
noun
coulometria
1. An analytical chemistry technique that determines the quantity of a substance by measuring the electric charge (in coulombs) required to complete a chemical reaction involving that substance
Coulometry is used to measure the purity of metals and the concentration of ions in solution.
A coulometria é usada para medir a pureza de metais e a concentração de íons em solução.
2. A quantitative electrochemical method based on Faraday's law, where the amount of substance is determined by the total amount of electricity consumed
The laboratory employed coulometry to verify the exact concentration of the titrant.
O laboratório utilizou coulometria para verificar a concentração exata do titulante.
Coulometry is a specialized scientific term used exclusively in academic and professional chemistry laboratories. Both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese use 'coulometria' without significant regional variation. In the USA and English-speaking countries, it is a standard term in analytical chemistry curricula and professional practice, with no colloquial equivalents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coulometric analysiscoulometric titrationelectrochemical coulometry

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coulometria
Standard term used in analytical chemistry texts and laboratories
Portugal
coulometria
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term in scientific context
USA
coulometry
Specialized technical term primarily used in analytical chemistry and electrochemistry fields

Related Words

coulombelectrochemistrytitrationFaraday's lawamperometryelectroanalysisvoltammetry
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