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qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis

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


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1835–45
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Qualitative analysis is always a great word to know.
So is aromatic. Does it mean:
pertaining to an aromatic compound, which contains one or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings: many such compounds have an agreeable odor
a colorless, pungent, suffocating, highly water-soluble, gaseous compound, NH3, usually produced by the combination of nitrogen and hydrogen gases
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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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