inorganic chemistry

noun

1. the branch of chemistry dealing with inorganic compounds.

inorganic chemistry

noun

1. See organic chemistry
   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

inorganic chemistry

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

inorganic chemistry

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inorganic chemistry¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Of late I have confined myself mostly to a work on inorganic chemistry.

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The first part of what promises to be a somewhat original work on inorganic chemistry, by Dr. Sperber, has appeared.

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Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the descriptive study of the elements and their compounds, except those of carbon.

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The earliest discoveries in inorganic chemistry are to be found in the metallurgy, medicine and chemical arts of the ancients.

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Before leaving this phase of inorganic chemistry, we may mention other historical examples of allotropy.

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