structural determination
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nounpl: structural determinations
determinação estrutural
1. The process of identifying and analyzing the physical or organizational structure of something, particularly in chemistry, engineering, or social contexts
The structural determination of the protein required advanced spectroscopy techniques.
A determinação estrutural da proteína exigiu técnicas avançadas de espectroscopia.
2. In chemistry and materials science, the identification of the arrangement of atoms or molecular configuration
X-ray crystallography is essential for structural determination of complex molecules.
A cristalografia de raios X é essencial para a determinação estrutural de moléculas complexas.
3. The establishment of how something is organized or arranged systematically
The structural determination of the organization revealed inefficiencies in workflow.
A determinação estrutural da organização revelou ineficiências no fluxo de trabalho.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It is particularly prevalent in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and engineering disciplines. In the USA, it's standard terminology in research institutions and industries. The term reflects the universal language of science and does not vary significantly across English-speaking or Portuguese-speaking regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
structural determination by X-ray crystallography
structural determination of macromolecules
rapid structural determination techniques
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