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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

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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 Switzerland.

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

“Poisoning does not necessarily result in death,” said Michelle Carlin, a senior lecturer in forensic and analytical chemistry at Northumbria University.

From Seattle Times Apr. 6, 2018

Tyndall says that if Faraday had chosen to employ his talents in analytical chemistry he might have realized a fortune of 150,000l.

From The Intellectual Life by Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

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