molecular formula
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noun Chemistry.
a chemical formula that indicates the kinds of atoms and the number of each kind in a molecule of a compound.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of molecular formula
First recorded in 1900–05
Words nearby molecular formula
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British Dictionary definitions for molecular formula
molecular formula
noun
a chemical formula indicating the numbers and types of atoms in a moleculeH 2 SO 4 is the molecular formula of sulphuric acid Compare empirical formula, structural formula
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Medical definitions for molecular formula
molecular formula
n.
A chemical formula that shows the number and kinds of atoms in a molecule.
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Scientific definitions for molecular formula
molecular formula
A chemical formula that shows the total number and kinds of atoms in a molecule, but not their structural arrangement. For example, the molecular formula of aspirin is C9H8O4. Compare empirical formula structural formula.
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