Symbol

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011722",
  "term": "Symbol",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A conventional representation of a quantity, unit, or chemical element, typically consisting of one or more letters or characters. These standardized notations provide a concise and unambiguous way to express scientific concepts in written communication. For example, 'Na' represents the element sodium, and 'mol' is the symbol for the unit mole.",
  "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 995 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/symbol/"
}