Quan"ti*ta*tive (?), a. [Cf. F. quantitatif.]

Relating to quantity.

-- Quan"ti*ta*tive*ly, adv.

Quantitative analysis Chem., analysis which determines the amount or quantity of each ingredient of a substance, by weight or by volume; -- contrasted with qualitative analysis.

 

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