elementary mixture
[ˌɛləˈmɛntəri ˈmɪkstʃər]
nounpl: elementary mixtures
mistura elementar
1. A combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains its individual chemical identity and properties, without forming chemical bonds
Salt water is an elementary mixture of sodium chloride and water.
Água salgada é uma mistura elementar de cloreto de sódio e água.
2. In chemistry, a physical combination of pure substances that can be separated by physical means such as filtration, evaporation, or distillation
The elementary mixture of sand and iron filings can be separated using a magnet.
A mistura elementar de areia e limalhas de ferro pode ser separada usando um ímã.
3. A basic or simple combination of distinct components at the fundamental level
An elementary mixture of primary colors creates various hues.
Uma mistura elementar de cores primárias cria vários tons.
This is primarily technical scientific terminology used in chemistry education in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the influence of international chemistry standards and is taught uniformly in schools and universities across Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is essential for understanding basic chemistry concepts.
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