elemental form
[ɪˈlɛməntəl fɔːrm]
nounpl: elemental forms
forma elementar
1. The simplest or most basic state or structure of something, especially in chemistry or nature
Oxygen in its elemental form is a colorless gas.
O oxigênio em sua forma elementar é um gás incolor.
2. A substance composed of atoms of only one element, not combined with other elements
Iron in elemental form is a solid metal.
O ferro em forma elementar é um metal sólido.
3. The fundamental or uncompounded state of a material or concept
The elemental form of water is H₂O.
A forma elementar da água é H₂O.
This term is primarily used in scientific and educational contexts in both English and Portuguese. It is standard terminology in chemistry, physics, and materials science curricula in Brazil, Portugal, and the United States. The concept is culturally neutral and universally understood in academic settings.
Related Idioms & Phrases
in elemental form - em forma elementar (in its purest or simplest state)
back to elemental form - voltar à forma elementar (to reduce something to basics)
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