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stoichiometry
CIDE DICTIONARY
stoichiometry, n. [Gr. a first principle, or element + -metry.].
The art or process of calculating the atomic proportions, combining weights, and other numerical relations of chemical elements and their compounds. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
stoichiometry, n. (also stoichometry) Chem.
1 the fixed, usu. rational numerical relationship between the relative quantities of substances in a reaction or compound.
2 the determination or measurement of these quantities.
1 the fixed, usu. rational numerical relationship between the relative quantities of substances in a reaction or compound.
2 the determination or measurement of these quantities.
Derivative
stoichiometric adj.
Etymology
Gk stoikheion element + -METRY
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