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Goldschmidt classification

Goldschmidt classification proper noun: a classification of the chemical elements into groups according to the part of the Earth where they tend to concentrate.

Proper noun

Goldschmidt classification

  1. (physical) A classification of the chemical elements into groups according to the part of the Earth where they tend to concentrate.

Origin of Goldschmidt classification

Developed by Victor Goldschmidt (1888–1947).

Questions about Goldschmidt classification

What does Goldschmidt classification mean?
Goldschmidt classification means a classification of the chemical elements into groups according to the part of the Earth where they tend to concentrate.
What part of speech is Goldschmidt classification?
Goldschmidt classification is a proper noun.

Words near Goldschmidt classification in the dictionary

  1. Goldsborough
  2. Goldsboroughs
  3. Goldsby
  4. Goldsbys
  5. Goldschmidt
  6. Goldschmidt classification
  7. Goldschmidtian
  8. goldschmidtite
  9. goldseed
  10. goldseeker
  11. goldseekers

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