stoichiometry

stoichiometry Definition

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

stoichiometry Related Forms

stoi′·chio·met′·ric (-ə met′rik) adjective

stoichiometry Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

nutrient: Such perturbations have the potential to modify total nutrient concentrations and inorganic: organic nutrient stoichiometry, particularly in areas of reduced exchange.

Noun used with modifier

reaction: Surprisingly, 18 was the only product even if a 3:1 reaction stoichiometry was employed.

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