mechanochemistry


mech·a·no·chem·is·try

noun \ˌme-kə-nō-ˈke-mə-strē\

Definition of MECHANOCHEMISTRY

: chemistry that deals with the conversion of chemical energy into mechanical work (as in the contraction of a muscle)
mech·a·no·chem·i·cal \-ˈke-mi-kəl\ adjective

First Known Use of MECHANOCHEMISTRY

1928

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