polarography

po·lar·og·ra·phy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-luh-rog-ruh-fee]
- /ˌpoʊ ləˈrɒg rə fi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-luh-rog-ruh-fee]
- /ˌpoʊ ləˈrɒg rə fi/

Definitions of polarography word

noun polarography Chemistry. the use of a Polarograph to perform qualitative or quantitative analyses. 1
noun polarography a technique for analysing and studying ions in solution by using an electrolytic cell with a very small cathode and obtaining a graph (polarogram) of the current against the potential to determine the concentration and nature of the ions. Because the cathode is small, polarization occurs and each type of anion is discharged at a different potential. The apparatus (polarograph) usually employs a dropping-mercury cathode 0
noun polarography an electromechanical technique of analyzing solutions that measures the current flowing between two electrodes in the solution as well as the gradually increasing applied voltage to determine respectively the concentration of a solute and its nature 0

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Origin of polarography

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; Polaro(graph) + -graphy

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polarography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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