qualitative analysis


noun Chemistry.

the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.

Origin of qualitative analysis

First recorded in 1835–45

British Dictionary definitions for qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis

noun

Medical definitions for qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis
[ kwŏlĭ-tā′tĭv ]

n.

The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the characteristics of its chemical constituents.

Scientific definitions for qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis
[ kwŏlĭ-tā′tĭv ]

See under analysis.