quantitative determination

[ˌkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv dɪ.ˌtɜr.mɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: quantitative determinations
determinação quantitativa
1. The process of measuring or calculating the exact amount or quantity of a substance or component in a sample, typically through analytical chemistry or laboratory testing
The quantitative determination of iron content in the ore sample was performed using atomic absorption spectroscopy.
A determinação quantitativa do teor de ferro na amostra de minério foi realizada usando espectroscopia de absorção atômica.
2. A scientific method aimed at establishing the precise quantity or concentration of a specific element, compound, or property within a substance
Quantitative determination of glucose levels in blood samples is essential for diabetes diagnosis.
A determinação quantitativa dos níveis de glicose em amostras de sangue é essencial para o diagnóstico de diabetes.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, academic, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, environmental monitoring, and food safety industries. The term is standardized across both English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quantitative analysischemical assayquantificationmeasurementanalytical determination
Antonyms / Antônimos
qualitative analysisqualitative determinationidentification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinação quantitativa
Standard term used in scientific and academic contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
determinação quantitativa
Commonly used in industrial and pharmaceutical laboratories
Rio de Janeiro
determinação quantitativa
Standard usage in research institutions and universities
Portugal
determinação quantitativa
Identical terminology used in Portuguese scientific and academic communities

Related Words

analytical chemistrytitrationgravimetric analysisspectrophotometrychromatographyassayquantification method

Related Idioms & Phrases

quantitative determination by gravimetry
quantitative determination of trace elements
quantitative determination of residues
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