mechanochemistry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The reaction of substances, in the absence of a solvent, effected by grinding solid reactants.
  2. The direct manipulation of individual molecules using an atomic force microscope.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

mechanochemistry

Etymology

From mechano- + chemistry.

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