chemical media
[/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈmiːdiə/]
nounpl: chemical media
meios químicos
1. Substances or mixtures used in laboratory or industrial settings to facilitate chemical reactions, dissolve compounds, or serve as a working fluid in chemical processes
The researcher used various chemical media to dissolve the mineral samples.
O pesquisador usou vários meios químicos para dissolver as amostras minerais.
2. In microbiology, nutrient-rich substances used to culture microorganisms in laboratory conditions
The bacteria were grown in chemical media specifically formulated for their nutritional requirements.
As bactérias foram cultivadas em meios químicos especialmente formulados para seus requisitos nutricionais.
3. Liquid or solid substances that serve as a carrier or vehicle for chemical reactions or biological processes
Different chemical media are required depending on the type of analysis being performed.
Diferentes meios químicos são necessários dependendo do tipo de análise sendo realizada.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and laboratory contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental terminology in chemistry, microbiology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The Portuguese translation 'meios químicos' is standardized across all Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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