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Meaning of general formula | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi yleinen kaava

日本語一般式通式

Русский о́бщая фо́рмула

Examples

“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”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

general goods General Government general hospital general insurance general insurer general intelligent action