The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ALKALIMETRY
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The straight part
We know that "measurement in labs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measurement in labs = alkalimetry.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ALKALIMETRY mean?
ALKALIMETRY noun- The process of determining the strength of an alkali.