iodometrictest
nounUK /ˌaɪədəˈmɛtrɪk tɛst/
US /ˌaɪədoʊˈmɛtrɪk tɛst/
A science test that uses iodine to find out how much of a certain chemical is in something.
The scientist did an iodometric test to check the amount of vitamin C in the juice.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lab method where iodine is used to measure oxidizing agents indirectly.
The iodometric test revealed the concentration of the oxidizing agent in the sample.
3. A classroom experiment that shows a color change when iodine reacts with starch.
For the iodometric test, the students watched the liquid turn blue-black.
4. A quality-control check in chemistry that confirms the strength of a solution.
The factory ran an iodometric test to make sure the bleach was the right strength.