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formula
noun /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mjʊ.lə/
a) Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

is the formula for finding the roots of the quadratic equation y = ax + bx + c.

b) A symbolic expression of the structure of a compound.

HO is the formula for water (Dihydrogen monoxide)

See Also: form, formulaic

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