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

Other Words From

• stoichi·o·metri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoichiometric¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoichiometric¹

C19: see stoichiometry

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Project Gutenberg