Definition of "titre" [titre]

• Variant of titer. (noun)

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• "From the data obtained by estimating the "titre," iodine number, and saponification equivalent of the mixed fatty and rosin acids, and the rosin content, a fairly good idea of the constitution of the soap may be deduced."
• "The maximum point to which the temperature rises is known as the "titre" of the sample."
• "Barbara is gone; Moll is vanquished; I suppose I am now maîtresse en titre, but no one refers to me as such."