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stoichiometric

[ stoi-kee-uh-me-trik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or relating to stoichiometry.
  2. pertaining to or involving substances that are in the exact proportions required for a given reaction.


stoichiometric

/ ˌstɔɪkɪəˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

  1. concerned with, involving, or having the exact proportions for a particular chemical reaction

    a stoichiometric mixture

  2. (of a compound) having its component elements present in the exact proportions indicated by its formula
  3. of or concerned with stoichiometry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • stoichi·o·metri·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stoichiometric1

1890–95; < Greek stoicheîo ( n ) component (akin to stíchos stich 1 ) + metric 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stoichiometric1

C19: see stoichiometry
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Example Sentences

Traditionally, stoichiometric variations of the phytoplankton and within the marine ecosystem were considered to have a relatively minor impact on marine biogeochemistry and, consequently, atmospheric CO2 levels.

Thus there is a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio between Fe and PF6.

From Nature

It’s fair to say that the bottom left – stoichiometric endotherms –is probably not a frequently successful CEO profile in biotech, though they can and often are good individual contributors inside of an organization.

From Forbes

The laser generates a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed in a stoichiometric fashion by glucose molecules – the more glucose molecules; the more photons are absorbed.

From Forbes

Here, we deal with adsorption and other colloidal phenomena, rather than with ordinary stoichiometric combinations.

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