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Definition of Conservation of mass
1. Noun. A fundamental principle of classical physics that matter cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system.
Exact synonyms: Conservation Of Matter, Law Of Conservation Of Mass, Law Of Conservation Of Matter
Generic synonyms: Conservation
Generic synonyms: Conservation
Definition of Conservation of mass
1. Noun. (context: physics chemistry) A conservation law of classical physics that states that the total mass of a closed system remains constant regardless of the chemical or physical changes that take place within it. ¹
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