base solution

[beɪs səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: base solutions
solução básica
1. In chemistry, a solution containing a base (alkaline substance) that has a pH greater than 7
The base solution turned the litmus paper blue, indicating its alkaline nature.
A solução básica deixou o papel de tornassol azul, indicando sua natureza alcalina.
2. In linear programming and operations research, a feasible solution where exactly m variables are non-zero (where m is the number of constraints)
The simplex algorithm moves from one base solution to another to find the optimal value.
O algoritmo simplex move de uma solução básica para outra para encontrar o valor ótimo.
3. A fundamental or primary solution used as a reference point for further analysis or development
This base solution provides the foundation for all other experimental variations.
Esta solução básica fornece a base para todas as outras variações experimentais.
This term is primarily used in academic and technical contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking regions. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in chemistry and engineering courses. The term has no colloquial usage and is formal and specialized in nature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
alkaline solutionbasic solutionfundamental solution
Antonyms / Antônimos
acid solutionacidic solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
solução básica
Standard term used in both chemistry and mathematics contexts
Portugal
solução básica
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in academic and scientific contexts
Technical/Academic Brazil
solução de base
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in mathematical contexts

Related Words

basesolutionpHalkalinechemical compoundsimplex method

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to base solutions
from base solution to completion
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