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stoichiometric

adjective
stoi·​chio·​met·​ric | \ ˌstȯi-kē-ō-ˈme-trik How to pronounce stoichiometric (audio) \

Definition of stoichiometric

: of, relating to, used in, or marked by stoichiometry
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stoichiometrically \ ˌstȯi-​kē-​ō-​ˈme-​tri-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce stoichiometrically (audio) \ adverb

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 Because very lean combustion is cooler than a stoichiometric reaction (where λ=1 and there is exactly enough air to completely burn each molecule of fuel but no more), less energy is wasted as heat. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Compression ignition engines are a big breakthrough—we got to try one," 25 Jan. 2018 The material used for this technology on this tire is an alloy based on stoichiometric nickel titanium. — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, "NASA’s Airless Tire for Mars Missions Has a Great Memory [Video]," 1 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of stoichiometric

1892, in the meaning defined above

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