formula


Definition: Meaning of, formula in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfɔːmjʊlə /

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formula formulas, formulae
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  1. [singular] a method or set of principles that you use to solve a problem or to make sure that something is successful
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  2. [countable] a series of numbers or letters that represent a mathematical or scientific rule
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  3. [countable] a list of the substances used to make a medicine, FUEL, drink etc, showing the amounts of each substance that should be used
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  4. Formula One/Two/Three etc a type of car racing, in which the different types are based on the size of the cars' engines
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  5. [uncountable] a type of liquid food for babies that is similar to a woman's breast milk
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  6. [countable] a fixed and familiar series of words that seems meaningless or insincere
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formula used in phrases

  • Formula One
    1. the highest level of international car racing. Formula One cars are special, very fast cars that compete for the world championship by taking part in a series of important races, called "Grand Prix", in several countries.
  • Kekule formula (noun)
    1. a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
  • benzene formula (noun)
    1. a closed chain of 6 carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached
  • chemical formula (noun)
    1. a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements
  • empirical formula (noun)
    1. a chemical formula showing the ratio of elements in a compound rather than the total number of atoms
  • molecular formula (noun)
    1. a chemical formula based on analysis and molecular weight
  • structural formula (noun)
    1. an expanded molecular formula showing the arrangement of atoms within the molecule
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