iodometric assay
nounUK /ˌaɪədəˈmɛtrɪk əˈseɪ/
US /ˌaɪədəˈmɛtrɪk əˈseɪ/
A test that uses iodine to find out how much of a substance is in a sample.
The scientist used an iodometric assay to measure the vitamin C in the juice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lab method where iodine reacts with a sample and the leftover iodine is measured.
The iodometric assay showed that the sample contained a small amount of oxidant.
3. A way to check the strength of a chemical by counting how much iodine it uses up.
They ran an iodometric assay to check the purity of the bleach.
4. A chemical test often used in schools to show how vitamin C reacts with iodine.
Our class did an iodometric assay to compare vitamin C levels in different fruits.