qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis

noun Chemistry.
the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.


Origin:
1835–45

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qualitative analysis
 
n
See analysis

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qualitative analysis qual·i·ta·tive analysis (kwŏl'ĭ-tā'tĭv)
n.
The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the characteristics of its chemical constituents.

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qualitative analysis   (kwŏl'ĭ-tā'tĭv)  Pronunciation Key 
See under analysis.
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