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Meaning of acidimeter in English:

acidimeter

Pronunciation /ˌasɪˈdɪmɪtə/

noun

Chemistry

  • An instrument (or occasionally other means) for measuring the strength of acids; especially (in later use) an electronic device for indicating the pH of a sample.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Ure (1778–1857), chemist. From acid + -imeter, after alkalimeter.