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/ˈtaɪtreɪtɪd/ /ˈtɪtreɪtɪd/

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verb

Titrieren

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.

Examples :

"The lab technician titrated the acid solution with a base to determine its exact concentration. "

Der Labortechniker titrierte die saure Lösung mit einer Base, um ihre genaue Konzentration zu bestimmen.

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verb

Dosieren, die Dosis anpassen

To adjust the amount of a drug consumed until the desired effects are achieved.

Examples :

"A 5mg dose could not ease the pain, so he titrated to 10mg which brought him immediate relief."

Eine Dosis von 5 mg konnte die Schmerzen nicht lindern, also passte er die Dosis auf 10 mg an, was ihm sofortige Erleichterung verschaffte.

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