atomic analysis
[/əˈtɑːmɪk əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: atomic analyses
análise atômica
1. A scientific method of analyzing the composition of a substance by identifying and measuring its individual atoms or atomic structure
Atomic analysis revealed that the sample contained traces of uranium.
A análise atômica revelou que a amostra continha traços de urânio.
2. In chemistry and physics, the determination of elemental composition through techniques such as mass spectrometry or spectroscopy
The laboratory performed atomic analysis using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.
O laboratório realizou análise atômica usando espectroscopia de fluorescência de raios X.
3. Detailed examination of matter at the atomic level to understand its fundamental properties and structure
Atomic analysis is essential in materials science for quality control.
A análise atômica é essencial em ciência dos materiais para controle de qualidade.
This is a technical scientific term widely used in both American and Brazilian scientific communities, particularly in chemistry, physics, materials science, and environmental analysis laboratories. In Brazil, it is commonly used in research institutions like USP and UFRJ.
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