titrate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ / /ˈtaɪtɹeɪt/ / /ˈtɪtɹæɪt/

Etymology: From French titré or the above verb, either on the basis of -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Precisely measured.
“Dr. R. Dubois's apparatus for applying anæsthetics composed of titrate mixtures of chloroform and air was described on June 22nd..before the Academy of Sciences.”

Etymology: Back-formation from titration or from the above verb, either on the basis of -ate (noun-forming suffix).

A solution of unknown concentration which is (to be) tested by means of titration.
“A typical titration requires approximately 1.8–2.0 mL of titrate at a concentration of 1–2 µM. The titrant will typically be at a concentration 10–20 times that of the titrate.”

Etymology: Modelled after French titrer. Equivalent to French titre (“title, quality, chemical proportion”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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.
“He was obsessed with making LSD even purer than Sandoz, producing it first in powder form in gelatin capsules as well as light-blue liquid (“Mother's Milk”) that was easily recognizable when titrated onto sugar cubes.”
To adjust the amount of a drug consumed until the desired effects are achieved.
“A 5mg dose could not ease the pain, so he titrated to 10mg which brought him immediate relief.”
To precisely control.
“In crisis debriefing, because it is done in group sessions, you can’t titrate the amount of exposure to the individual, so some may get more upset.”
“"All mammals engage in dangerous play," Gray told me. "Dangerous play is how kids learn how to titrate fear."”