"bucket chemistry" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bucket chemistry (uncountable)
  1. (informal, chemistry) Any chemical process or technique that is relatively low-tech, and does not require specialist equipment or skills, or precise measurement or control. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-bucket_chemistry-en-noun-3tgnvEmp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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