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dull solution

[/dʌl səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: dull solutions
solução opaca/solução sem brilho
1. A liquid mixture or chemical solution that lacks shine, brightness, or luster; a solution with a matte appearance rather than a reflective one
The dull solution indicated that the chemical reaction had not proceeded as expected.
A solução opaca indicou que a reação química não havia ocorrido conforme esperado.
2. In chemistry, a solution that appears turbid, cloudy, or has reduced transparency due to suspended particles or incomplete dissolution
The dull solution suggested the presence of undissolved particles in the mixture.
A solução opaca sugeriu a presença de partículas não dissolvidas na mistura.
Synonyms
turbid solutioncloudy solutionopaque solutionhazy solution
Antonyms
clear solutionbright solutiontransparent solutionbrilliant solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução opaca/sem brilho
Common usage in chemistry and laboratory contexts
Portugal
solução baça/solução fosca
Alternative terms used in Portuguese chemistry

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dull solution to a problem
murky solution
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