chemical formula

/ˌkɛməkəl ˌfɔrmjələ/
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Other forms: chemical formulas; chemical formulae

Definitions of chemical formula
  1. noun
    a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
    synonyms: formula
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    types:
    molecular formula
    a chemical formula based on analysis and molecular weight
    empirical formula
    a chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms
    structural formula
    an expanded molecular formula showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule
    type of:
    statement
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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