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stoi·chi·om·etry (sto̵i′kē äm′ə trē)
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
Etymology: < Gr stoicheion, a first principle, element, base, akin to steichein, to step, go (for IE base see stile) + -metry
Alt. Brit. sp. stoicheiometry stoi′·chei·om′·etry
Related Forms:
- stoichiometric stoi′·chio·met′·ric (-ə met′rik) adjective
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