stoichiometry
noun
- the determination of the proportions in which chemical elements combine or are produced and the weight relations in any chemical reaction
- the branch of chemistry dealing with the relationships of elements entering into and resulting from combination, esp. with quantitative relationships
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stoi·chi·om·e·try
noun- Calculation of the quantities of reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
- The quantitative relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
Origin: Greek stoikheion, element; see steigh- in Indo-European roots + -metry.
Related Forms:
- stoiˌchi·o·metˈri·cal·ly adverb
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