empirical formula ( synonym found)

Definition of empirical formula:

(n) : a notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers
"the molecular formula for ethane is C2H6, while the empirical formula is CH3."

Definition of empirical formula:

(n) : a notation indicating the ratios of the various elements present in a compound, without regard to the actual numbers
"the molecular formula for ethane is C2H6, while the empirical formula is CH3."

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