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general formula

general formula noun: the molecular formula of a class of compounds in which actual numbers are represented by x, n etc., and organic radicals are represented as Rₙ.

Noun

general formula (plural general formulas or general formulae)

  1. The molecular formula of a class of compounds in which actual numbers are represented by x, n etc., and organic radicals are represented as Rₙ
    • The general formula for saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ and the molecular formula for propane is C₃H₈
    • The general formula for alcohols is R-OH and the molecular formula for methanol is CH₃-OH

general formula meaning in Tamil

general formula in Tamil

பொது வாய்பாடு

Forms of general formula

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Questions about general formula

What does general formula mean?
General formula means the molecular formula of a class of compounds in which actual numbers are represented by x, n etc., and organic radicals are represented as Rₙ.
What is general formula in Tamil?
General formula in Tamil is பொது வாய்பாடு. See General formula meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is general formula?
General formula is a noun.
What is the plural of general formula?
The plural of general formula is general formulas.

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