binary compounds
[ˈbaɪneri ˈkɑːmpaʊndz]
nounpl: binary compounds
compostos binários
1. Chemical compounds composed of exactly two different elements
Sodium chloride is one of the most common binary compounds found in nature.
O cloreto de sódio é um dos compostos binários mais comuns encontrados na natureza.
2. In chemistry, a substance formed when two elements chemically bond together
Water (H₂O) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) are examples of binary compounds.
Água (H₂O) e dióxido de carbono (CO₂) são exemplos de compostos binários.
3. Compounds consisting of two constituent parts or elements
Binary compounds can be ionic or covalent depending on the type of bonding.
Os compostos binários podem ser iônicos ou covalentes dependendo do tipo de ligação.
This is a technical/scientific term used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese educational systems. It holds no slang variations and is primarily used in academic, educational, and professional chemistry contexts in both the USA and Brazil.
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