qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis Word Origin noun Chemistry.

1. the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.

Compare quantitative analysis. Origin of qualitative analysis First recorded in 1835–45 British Dictionary definitions for qualitative analysis qualitative analysis noun

1. See analysis (def. 4)

qualitative analysis in Medicine qualitative analysis [kwŏl′ĭ-tā′tĭv] n.

1. The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the characteristics of its chemical constituents.

qualitative analysis in Science qualitative analysis [kwŏl′ĭ-tā′tĭv]

1. See under analysis.