Mechanosynthesis

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The direct manipulation of individual molecules using an atomic force microscope. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
mechanochemistrymechanochemistry

Etymology

From mechano- + synthesis.

Related phrases

atomic force microscope

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