Mechanochemistry

noun

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Noun

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

Synonyms

mechanosynthesis mechanosynthesis

Etymology

From mechano- + chemistry.

Related phrases

atomic force microscope

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