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.
forÂ·malÂ·ism. n. 1. Rigorous or excessive adherence to recognized forms, as in religion or art. 2. An instance of rigorous or excessive adherence to recognized forms. 3. A method of aesthetic analysis that emphasizes structural elements and artistic techniques rather than content, especially in literary works. forâ²malÂ·ist adj. & n. forâ²malÂ·isâ²tic adj.