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general formulae

general formulae is the plural of general formula.

Meaning of general formula

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

Questions about general formulae

What is general formulae the plural of?
General formulae is the plural of general formula.

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