known composition

[/noʊn ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: known compositions
composição conhecida
1. A mixture, substance, or work whose constituent elements or ingredients have been identified and documented
The paint's known composition makes it easier to replicate the exact color.
A composição conhecida da tinta facilita a replicação da cor exata.
2. A musical or literary work whose authorship and structural elements are established and recognized
Beethoven's symphonies are known compositions studied in music history courses.
As sinfonias de Beethoven são composições conhecidas estudadas em cursos de história da música.
3. In chemistry and materials science, a substance with identified and verified chemical or physical properties
The pharmaceutical company disclosed the known composition of the new drug.
A empresa farmacêutica divulgou a composição conhecida do novo medicamento.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and legal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears frequently in pharmaceutical regulations, chemical certifications, and academic research papers. In Brazil, it's commonly used in regulatory documents (ANVISA) and industrial standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
identified compositiondocumented compositionestablished compositionrecognized composition
Antonyms / Antônimos
unknown compositionunidentified compositionmysterious composition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
composição conhecida
Standard term used across Brazil in scientific and technical contexts
Portugal
composição conhecida
Identical usage; also common in academic and scientific Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
composição determinada
Alternative used in chemistry and materials science contexts

Related Words

chemical compositioningredientconstituentformulamixturecompound

Related Idioms & Phrases

of known composition
with known composition
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