3. (Math.)
Defn: A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula.
4. (Med.)
Defn: A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound.
5. (Chem.)
Defn: A symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound.
Note: Chemical formulæ consist of the abbreviations of the names of the elements, with a small figure at the lower right hand, to denote the number of atoms of each element contained. Empirical formula (Chem.), an expression which gives the simple proportion of the constituents; as, the empirical formula of acetic acid is C2H4O2. — Graphic formula, Rational formula (Chem.), an expression of the constitution, and in a limited sense of the structure, of a compound, by the grouping of its atoms or radicals; as, a rational formula of acetic acid is CH3.(C:O).OH; — called also structural formula, constitutional formula, etc. See also the formula of Benzene nucleus, under Benzene. — Molecular formula (Chem.), a formula indicating the supposed molecular constitution of a compound.
FORMULARISTIC
For`mu*la*ris"tic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, or exhibiting, formularization. Emerson.
FORMULARIZATION
For`mu*lar*i*za"tion, n.