end-member

noun

Definition of end-member

: a pure chemical compound in some cases hypothetical but regarded as a component entering into solid solution with other pure chemical compounds to form an isomorphous series of minerals fayalite Fe₂SiO₄ and forsterite Mg₂SiO₄ are end-members of the olivine series (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

end-member

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