forma empírica
[ˈfɔɾ.mɐ ẽ.ˈpɪ.ɾi.kɐ]
nounfemininepl: formas empíricas
empirical form
1. A representation or formula derived from observation and experimentation rather than theory; a pattern established through practical experience
The drug's efficacy was determined through empirical form rather than theoretical prediction.
A eficácia do medicamento foi determinada através de forma empírica em vez de previsão teórica.
2. In chemistry, the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a chemical compound
The empirical form of glucose is CH₂O.
A forma empírica da glicose é CH₂O.
3. A method or approach based on direct observation and experimentation rather than abstract principles
His research follows an empirical form of investigation.
Sua pesquisa segue uma forma empírica de investigação.
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