voltammetry

noun

vol·tam·met·ry ˌvōl-ˈtam-ə-trē

plural voltammetries

: the detection of minute quantities of chemicals (as metals) by measuring the currents generated in electrolytic solutions when known voltages are applied

voltammetric

ˌvōlt-ə-ˈme-trik

adjective

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