analytical chemistry
This term refers to a specialized scientific discipline focused on the precise measurement and identification of matter. It is distinct from synthetic chemistry, which focuses on creating new substances, as analytical chemistry is primarily concerned with the decomposition and quantification of existing samples.
In academic and professional registers, it is treated as a singular field of study. Because it describes a specific branch of science, it is used as an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form.
Meanings
The branch of chemistry concerned with the instruments and methods used to separate, identify, and quantify the chemical components of natural and artificial materials.
The researcher specialized in analytical chemistry to determine the precise concentration of pollutants in the water sample.