compositional determination
[/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənəl dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: compositional determinations / determinações composicionais
determinação composicional
1. The process of identifying and quantifying the chemical, elemental, or structural components that make up a substance, material, or compound
The compositional determination of the alloy revealed its exact percentages of iron, carbon, and chromium.
A determinação composicional da liga revelou suas percentagens exatas de ferro, carbono e cromo.
2. In chemistry and materials science, the analytical procedures used to establish what elements or compounds are present in a sample and in what proportions
Compositional determination using spectroscopy identified trace metals in the water sample.
A determinação composicional usando espectroscopia identificou metais traço na amostra de água.
3. The act of establishing or fixing the makeup or constitution of something through analysis
Accurate compositional determination is essential in pharmaceutical quality control.
A determinação composicional precisa é essencial no controle de qualidade farmacêutico.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, academic, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in chemistry, materials science, environmental science, and quality control laboratories. The term reflects the globalized nature of scientific communication, with usage being consistent across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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