elemental determination

[/ˌɛləˈmɛntəl dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: elemental determinations
determinação elemental
1. A scientific analytical process of identifying and quantifying the chemical elements present in a substance or sample
The elemental determination of the ore sample revealed high concentrations of iron and copper.
A determinação elemental da amostra de minério revelou altas concentrações de ferro e cobre.
2. In chemistry and materials science, the procedure of ascertaining the composition of elements within a compound or mixture
Elemental determination using X-ray fluorescence is a non-destructive analytical technique.
A determinação elemental usando fluorescência de raios X é uma técnica analítica não destrutiva.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, industrial, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is essential vocabulary in chemistry, materials science, and quality control laboratories. The term reflects the international standardization of scientific terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elemental analysischemical composition analysiselement identificationcompositional analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
determinação elemental
Standard term used in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
determinação elementar
Alternative form used in Portuguese laboratories and universities
São Paulo
determinação elemental
Widely used in major research institutions and industrial laboratories

Related Words

spectroscopyX-ray fluorescencemass spectrometrychromatographyanalytical chemistryqualitative analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

elemental determination by inductively coupled plasma
elemental determination via atomic absorption spectroscopy
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