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Stoichiometry

Noun

Description: Stoichiometry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between the amounts of reactants and products involved in chemical reactions.

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Sense 1

Description: The calculation of relative quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions.

Example sentence: In order to determine the optimum amount of reactants required, stoichiometry calculations are essential.

Sense 2

Description: Proportional relationships between elements or compounds in a chemical reaction.

Example sentence: The stoichiometry of the reaction showed that one molecule of A combined with two molecules of B to produce three molecules of C.

Adjective

Description: Pertaining to or involving stoichiometry.

Sense 1

Description: Relating to the quantitative analysis of chemical reactions.

Example sentence: The stoichiometry calculations revealed that the reaction was not proceeding as anticipated.

Sense 2

Description: Emphasizing the specificity of ratios and proportions in chemical reactions.

Example sentence: The stoichiometry aspect of the experiment highlighted the importance of precise measurements.