titrate

IPA: tˈɪtreɪt

(analytical chemistry) To ascertain the amount of a constituent in a solution (or other mixture) by measuring the volume of a known concentration (the "standard solution") needed to complete a reaction.
(medicine, intransitive) To adjust the amount of a drug consumed until the desired effects are achieved.
(figuratively) To precisely control.

Examples of "titrate" in Sentences

The chemist meticulously titrated the solution to determine its exact concentration
It is important to titrate the medication carefully to ensure the proper dosage is administered
The student struggled to titrate the acid and base solution to reach a neutral pH
The doctor instructed the nurse to titrate the patient's pain medication based on their pain level
The researcher spent hours titrating the various components of the mixture to analyze their individual concentrations