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kjeldahl method

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.10 in modern English

Syllables
kjel-dahl method
IPA
35
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

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A laboratory method used to determine the amount of nitrogen in organic substances. It works by converting nitrogen into ammonia through digestion, then measuring the ammonia to calculate nitrogen and protein content. It is commonly used in food, fertilizer, soil, and protein analysis.

Etymology

Developed by Johan Kjeldahl in 1883.

Phrases

Kjeldahl flask

Frequently Paired Words

Kjeldahl flask

Questions

What does kjeldahl method mean?
A laboratory method used to determine the amount of nitrogen in organic substances. It works by converting nitrogen into ammonia through digestion, then measuring the ammonia to calculate nitrogen and protein content. It is commonly used in food, fertilizer, soil, and protein analysis.
Where does kjeldahl method come from?
Developed by Johan Kjeldahl in 1883.

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