cryoscopic

/krɪˈɒpskɒpɪk/ or /kraɪˈɒpskɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or used in cryoscopy, or the study of the change in freezing point of a solvent when a solute is added to it.

“The cryoscopic method is widely used to determine the molecular weight of polymers.”

2. noun

a cryoscope, or an instrument used in cryoscopy.

“The cryoscopic device was used to measure the freezing point of the solvent.”

Synonyms

  • cryoscopic
  • cryoscopy

Antonyms

  • constriction
  • throttling