polarography

noun

po·​lar·​og·​ra·​phy ˌpō-lə-ˈrä-grə-fē How to pronounce polarography (audio)
: a method of qualitative or quantitative analysis based on current-voltage curves obtained during electrolysis of a solution with a steadily increasing electromotive force
polarographic
pō-ˌler-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce polarography (audio)
pō-ˌla-rə-ˈgra-fik
adjective
polarographically
pō-ˌler-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce polarography (audio)
pō-ˌla-rə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē
adverb

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from polarization

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polarography was in 1932

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Cite this Entry

“Polarography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polarography. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

polarography

noun
po·​lar·​og·​ra·​phy ˌpō-lə-ˈräg-rə-fē How to pronounce polarography (audio)
plural polarographies
: a method of qualitative or quantitative analysis based on current-voltage curves obtained during electrolysis of a solution with a steadily increasing electromotive force
polarographic adjective
polarographically adverb

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