Standards are materials containing a precisely known concentration of a substance for use in quantitative analysis. A standard provides a reference that can be used to determine unknown concentrations or to calibrate analytical instruments.tandards are materials containing a precisely known concentration of a substance for use in quantitative analysis. A standard provides a reference that can be used to determine unknown concentrations or to calibrate analytical instruments.
Apiarist is a fancy word for a beekeeper. An apiarist enjoys working with an unusual kind of pet, the honeybee. Because bees and other pollinators are so important to a healthy environment scientists encourage âbee-spottingâ to improve fruits and vegetables. The -ist suffix is a Greek form that means âa person connected with.â So, a good apiarist is probably a strong environmentalist.
Noun. 1. platitude-a trite or obvious remark. banality, cliche, commonplace, bromide. comment, remark, input-a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account. truism-an obvious truth.ack of originality; triteness: a passage of platitude which no critical prejudgment can force us to admire (Edgar Allan Poe). [French, from. , flat, from Old French; see plate .]. platâ²iÂ·tuâ²diÂ·nous (-toÍodâ²n-És, -tyoÍodâ²-) , platâ²iÂ·tuâ²diÂ·nal (-toÍodâ²n-Él, -tyoÍodâ²-) adj. platâ²iÂ·tuâ²diÂ·nousÂ·ly adv.