stoichiometry: Meaning and Definition of

stoi•chi•om•e•try

Pronunciation: (stoi"kē-om'i-trē), [key]
— n.
  1. the calculation of the quantities of chemical elements or compounds involved in chemical reactions.
  2. the branch of chemistry dealing with relationships of combining elements, esp. quantitatively.
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