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analytical chemistry

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noun

  1. the subdivision of chemistry dealing with the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical components of substances.


Etymology

Origin of analytical chemistry

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Prof. André de Villiers, who led the study and heads the analytical chemistry research group at SU, said the results were striking.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

“A lot of big coffee companies are watching this field,” says Chahan Yeretzian, a professor of analytical chemistry, who heads the Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Austria.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

Known as “Dr. Frank” to his supporters, he was born and raised in Sonoma County, studied chemistry at Westmont College in Santa Barbara and earned a doctorate in surface analytical chemistry from University of Cincinnati.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023

She taught analytical chemistry as an assistant professor at Towson University in Maryland from 2017-19.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2021

Prof Chandler is professor of analytical chemistry, School of Mines, Columbia College.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 288, July 9, 1881 by Various