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empirical formula

noun

empirical formula

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers.

  • The molecular formula for ethane is C₂H₆, while the empirical formula is CH₃.
Related terms
molecular formula

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