elemental analysis
[/ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: elemental analyses
análise elementar
1. A laboratory technique used to determine the percentage composition of the elements (carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, etc.) present in a chemical compound or substance
Elemental analysis revealed that the compound contained 45% carbon, 6% hydrogen, and 49% oxygen.
A análise elementar revelou que o composto continha 45% de carbono, 6% de hidrogênio e 49% de oxigênio.
2. A fundamental examination or breakdown of something into its essential components or principles
The researcher performed an elemental analysis of the soil to identify its basic mineral composition.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise elementar do solo para identificar sua composição mineral básica.
Elemental analysis is a standard procedure in chemistry laboratories in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and materials science. The technique is fundamental to analytical chemistry education and is commonly taught in undergraduate chemistry programs. In Brazilian Portuguese, it maintains its technical meaning without significant regional variations, as it is primarily used in academic and professional scientific contexts.
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