inorganic salts
[/ɪnɔrˈɡænɪk sɔlts/]
nounpl: inorganic salts
sais inorgânicos
1. Ionic compounds formed from the reaction of an acid and a base, containing no carbon-hydrogen bonds and not derived from living organisms
Inorganic salts such as sodium chloride and potassium sulfate are essential for proper body function.
Sais inorgânicos como cloreto de sódio e sulfato de potássio são essenciais para o funcionamento adequado do corpo.
2. Mineral salts that dissolve in water and are found naturally in soil and water sources
Plants absorb inorganic salts from the soil through their root systems.
As plantas absorvem sais inorgânicos do solo através de seus sistemas radiculares.
3. Electrolytes composed of cations and anions that regulate biological processes and osmotic balance
The human body requires inorganic salts to maintain proper nerve and muscle function.
O corpo humano requer sais inorgânicos para manter o funcionamento adequado dos nervos e músculos.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used consistently across both Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems as well as in international scientific contexts. It is fundamental to chemistry and biology curricula and is used without regional variation in technical or educational contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
balance of inorganic salts
inorganic salt concentration
absorption of inorganic salts
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