chemical symbol
"Chemical symbols" are universally recognized shorthand notations for chemical elements, facilitating global scientific communication.
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Definition
B2General Chemistry
(technical, academic)A standardized one- to three-letter code representing a chemical element.
Example
- The symbol 'Na' represents sodium in the periodic table.
- In water (H₂O), 'H' stands for hydrogen and 'O' stands for oxygen.
C1Chemistry
(technical, academic)A similar notation used for other chemical entities like isotopes, radicals, or unknowns.
Example
- 'D' is often used to represent deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen.
- In organic chemistry, 'Ph' denotes a phenyl group.
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