inorganic molecules
[ɪn.ɔrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈmɑl.ɪ.kjulz]
nounpl: inorganic molecules
moléculas inorgânicas
1. Chemical compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and are typically not produced by living organisms; generally derived from minerals and non-living matter
Water and salt are examples of inorganic molecules commonly found in nature.
Água e sal são exemplos de moléculas inorgânicas comumente encontradas na natureza.
2. Substances composed of atoms bonded together that lack the characteristic structure of organic compounds
Inorganic molecules make up the majority of the Earth's crust and atmosphere.
As moléculas inorgânicas compõem a maioria da crosta terrestre e da atmosfera.
3. In chemistry, compounds formed through non-biological processes, including metals, minerals, and salts
Scientists study inorganic molecules to understand mineral formation and geological processes.
Os cientistas estudam moléculas inorgânicas para entender a formação de minerais e processos geológicos.
This is a technical scientific term used uniformly across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in academic and professional chemistry contexts. There are no significant cultural variations in its usage. The term is fundamental to chemistry education in both Brazil and the United States.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to basics (referring to inorganic chemistry fundamentals)
crystal clear (relating to inorganic crystalline structures)
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