inorganic chemistry

American  

noun

1. the branch of chemistry dealing with inorganic compounds.

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inorganic chemistry British  

noun

1. the branch of chemistry concerned with the elements and all their compounds except those containing carbon. Some simple carbon compounds, such as oxides, carbonates, etc, are treated as inorganic Compare organic chemistry

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inorganic chemistry Scientific  

1. The branch of chemistry that deals with inorganic compounds.

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inorganic chemistry Cultural  

1. The branch of chemistry that deals with inorganic molecules.

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Etymology

Origin of inorganic chemistry

First recorded in 1840–50

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