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voltammetry

noun

vol·​tam·​met·​ry ˌvōl-ˈtam-ə-trē How to pronounce voltammetry (audio)
plural voltammetries
: the detection of minute quantities of chemicals (as metals) by measuring the currents generated in electrolytic solutions when known voltages are applied
voltammetric adjective

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“Voltammetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/voltammetry. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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