Decanormal

/ˌdɛkəˈnɔːrməl/ adjective

Definition

In chemistry, describing a solution that contains ten times the normal concentration of a substance.

Etymology

From deca- (ten) + normal (referring to a standard concentration unit in chemistry). The term uses the chemical definition of 'normal' as a specific measure of concentration.

Kelly Says

A decanormal solution is ten times more 'punch' than standard—chemists created this terminology to quickly communicate exact concentrations without writing out long numbers, making laboratory communication faster and more precise.

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