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thermochemistry

noun ther·mo·chem·is·try \ ˌthər-mō-ˈke-mə-strē \

Definition of thermochemistry

: a branch of chemistry that deals with the interrelation of heat with chemical reaction or physical change of state
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thermochemical

play \ˌthər-mō-ˈke-mi-kəl\ adjective
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thermochemist

play \ˌthər-mō-ˈke-mist\ noun

First Known Use of thermochemistry

1844

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thermochemistry

noun ther·mo·chem·is·try \ ˌthər-mō-ˈkem-ə-strē \

medical Definition of thermochemistry

plural thermochemistries
: a branch of chemistry that deals with the interrelation of heat with chemical reaction or physical change of state
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thermochemical

play \-ˈkem-i-kəl\ adjective

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  1. Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about thermochemistry

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