Chemistry

Definition of mucilage

Mucilage, a term also accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) as mucilage, comes from the late Latin mucilāgo (translatable as “mucus”). Mucilage is a viscous fluid found in certain parts of some plants. Useful substance for plants Originated from the degradation of callose, cellulose and other […]

Definition of amphoteric

An element that can develop a reaction as a base or as an acid is classified as amphoteric. The term comes from the Greek word amphóteros, which translates as “one and the other.” Lead, tin, aluminum and zinc, for example, have amphoteric hydroxides or oxides. Brønsted-Lowry Theory According to […]

Definition of quicksilver

Quicksilver is a term with different meanings depending on the etymological root taken into account. If it is considered that the concept derives from the Hispanic Arabic azzáwq (which comes from the classical Arabic zā»ūq or zāwūq, in turn coming from the pelvi zīwag), quicksilver alludes to mercury. Toxic and heavy chemical element Quicksilver or mercury, […]

Definition of electrochemistry

Electrochemistry is the branch of physical chemistry focused on the laws that refer to the generation of electricity through chemical combinations. Physical chemistry, meanwhile, is the science that analyzes the links between the chemical properties and the physical properties of a matter. One of the purposes of electrochemistry is […]

Definition of fusibility

Fusibility is the condition of a fuse: that it can be fused (melted). Therefore, the fusibility of a material refers to the predisposition it shows to melt or melt. Possibility of casting By knowing the fusibility of something, the possibility of producing cast parts is determined. In this framework, the fusion point is key, […]

Definition of left-handed

Levógyro is a turn to the left. A brief analysis of the etymology of this masculine adjective (which can also be used as a noun) allows us to recognize its Latin components laevos ("left") and girare ("turn"). You can also say that something rotates "left-handedly." Opposite the hands of the clock Levógiro alludes to that […]

Definition of right-handed

Right-handed is an adjective that describes something that rotates in the direction in which the hands of a clock move. Right-handed turn A turn can be referred to as right-handed when it traces a clockwise path. The opposite is a left-handed movement, developed in the opposite direction to that of clockwise. Right-handed mixture […]

Definition of amphigen

Anphigen is the chemical element that is part of the group composed of polonium, tellurium, selenium, sulfur and oxygen, all located in the same column of the periodic column. It is an adjective that derives from amphigène. The etymology of the concept is associated with the ability of certain elements to create […]

Definition of diamagnetism

Diamagnetism is the magnetic property of materials that gives them a weak magnetization in the opposite direction to the application of a magnetic field. We must clarify that this term is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Diamagnetic Material A diamagnetic material is repelled by a magnet. It is important to mention that all […]

Definition of germicide

The adjective germicidal is used to describe that which has the ability to destroy germs (that is, pathogenic microbes). The concept is usually used as a noun, naming the product or substance with said property. Disinfectant product Germicides aim to eliminate microorganisms that can cause disease or infection. By […]