Gasometrical

/ˌɡæsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Another form of gasometric; relating to the measurement or analysis of gases with emphasis on precision and scientific method.

Etymology

Extended form of gasometric using the older adjectival suffix -al, common in 18th-19th century scientific English to emphasize thoroughness and precision.

Kelly Says

Scientific terminology loved using both -ic and -ical forms interchangeably—this redundancy reflects how eager early chemists were to sound rigorous and methodical about their revolutionary new gas studies.

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