qualitative analysis

noun, Chemistry
1.
the analysis of a substance in order to ascertain the nature of its chemical constituents.
Compare quantitative analysis.
Origin
1835-45
British Dictionary definitions for qualitative analysis

qualitative analysis

noun
1.
See analysis (sense 4)
qualitative analysis in Medicine

qualitative analysis qual·i·ta·tive analysis (kwŏl'ĭ-tā'tĭv)
n.
The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the characteristics of its chemical constituents.

qualitative analysis in Science
qualitative analysis
  (kwŏl'ĭ-tā'tĭv)   
See under analysis.