Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or involving polarography: The word "polarographic" describes anything pertaining to the analytical chemistry technique called polarography, which measures current as a function of applied voltage to analyze solutions.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The researcher presented the polarographic data in her thesis. (The data was obtained using the polarography technique.)
  • A polarographic analysis revealed the concentration of metal ions in the sample. (The analysis was performed using polarography.)

Advanced Usage

• "polarographic method/technique": A specific analytical procedure based on polarography.

  • The polarographic method is highly sensitive for detecting trace metals.

• "polarographic cell/electrode": The specialized equipment used in a polarography setup.

  • The mercury drop serves as the working electrode in a classic polarographic cell.

Variants and Related Words

• Polarography (n): The analytical technique itself.

  • Polarography was invented by Jaroslav Heyrovský.

• Polarographically (adv): In a manner relating to polarography.

  • The sample was analyzed polarographically.

Synonyms

• Voltammetric: Relating to a broader class of techniques that includes polarography. (Note: Polarography is a specific type of voltammetry.)

Related Terms and Phrases

• Dropping mercury electrode (DME): A key component in traditional polarographic analysis.
• Ilkovič equation: A fundamental equation in polarography relating diffusion current to concentration.

Adjective

1. of or involving polarography