Dimension
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-003221
A property of a physical quantity that expresses its fundamental nature, independent of the units used for its measurement. Common dimensions include length, mass, time, and temperature. The dimension of a quantity is often represented by symbols such as L, M, T, and Θ, respectively.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-003221 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 969 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957) |
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