law of definite proportions
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'definite' comes from the Latin word 'definitus', meaning 'defined' or 'limited'. The law of definite proportions was first formulated by the French chemist Joseph Proust in the late 18th century.
مثال
- According to the law of definite proportions, water always consists of hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio by mass.
- The law of definite proportions is a fundamental principle in chemistry.
- Understanding the law of definite proportions is essential for analyzing chemical compounds.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (chemistry) law stating that every pure substance always contains the same elements combined in the same proportions by weight