initial concentration
[ɪˈnɪʃəl kənˌsɛntˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: initial concentrations
concentração inicial
1. The amount of a substance dissolved or present in a solution or mixture at the beginning of a chemical reaction or experimental process
The initial concentration of the reactant was 0.5 mol/L.
A concentração inicial do reagente era 0,5 mol/L.
2. The starting level or quantity of a solute in a solvent before any chemical change occurs
We measured the initial concentration before adding the catalyst.
Medimos a concentração inicial antes de adicionar o catalisador.
3. In kinetics and analytical chemistry, the baseline concentration used to calculate reaction rates and equilibrium constants
The initial concentration affects the rate of reaction significantly.
A concentração inicial afeta significativamente a velocidade da reação.
This is a technical term used universally in chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical sciences across both Brazil and the United States. It is primarily found in academic, laboratory, and industrial contexts where precision in chemical measurements is essential. The term remains consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions and is fundamental to chemistry education worldwide.
Related Idioms & Phrases
from the initial concentration
based on initial concentration
relative to initial concentration
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