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Powder Method.
Powder Method - as a noun
A process for identifying minerals or crystals; a small rod is coated with a powdered form of the substance and subjected to suitably modified x-rays; the pattern of diffracted rings is used for identification
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
powder photographypowder techniqueExample Sentences
"The powder method allows for the determination of crystal structures."
"The scientists used the powder method to analyze the composition of the sample."
"By employing the powder method, they were able to identify the mineral present in the rock."
"The powder method involves grinding the crystalline material into a fine powder."
"X-ray diffraction is a common tool utilized in powder methods."