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- DictionaryStruc·tur·al for·mu·la/ˈstrək(t)SH(ə)rəl ˈfôrmyələ/
noun
- 1. a formula which shows the arrangement of atoms in the molecule of a compound.
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Graphic representation of a molecular structure
The structural formula of a chemical compound is a graphic representation of the molecular structure, showing how the atoms are possibly arranged in the real three-dimensional space. The chemical bonding within the molecule is also shown, either explicitly or implicitly. Unlike other chemical formula types, which have a limited number of symbols and are capable of only limited descriptive power, s... Wikipedia