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analytical chemistry

American  

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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“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

"This has been the holy grail within my field of research for over 50 years," says Norbert Hertkorn, scientist in analytical chemistry previously at Helmholtz Munich and currently at Linköping University.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 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

But with a power of analytical chemistry they separate what they want and appropriate it to their majestic growths.

From Among the Forces by Warren, Henry White

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