elemental composition
[ˌɛlɪˈmɛntəl ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: composições elementares
composição elementar
1. The determination and description of the types and proportions of chemical elements that constitute a substance or compound
The elemental composition of water is two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
A composição elementar da água é dois átomos de hidrogênio e um átomo de oxigênio.
2. In chemistry and materials science, the process of analyzing what elements are present in a material and in what quantities
Scientists performed an elemental composition analysis on the meteorite sample.
Os cientistas realizaram uma análise de composição elementar na amostra de meteorito.
3. The fundamental makeup of a substance in terms of its constituent chemical elements
Understanding the elemental composition is crucial for material properties prediction.
Compreender a composição elementar é crucial para prever as propriedades dos materiais.
This is a technical scientific term used primarily in academic, industrial, and research settings in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental in chemistry, materials science, and geology. The term is standardized internationally and used in the same way across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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