vol·tam·met·ry \vōlˈtamə.trē, -ˈtäm-, -ri\noun (-es) Etymology:volt-ammeter + -y (II) : the detection of minute quantities of chemicals (as metals) by measuring the currents generated in electrolytic solutions when known voltages are applied • vol·tam·met·ric\ˌvōltəˈme.trik, -ēk\adjective