adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to two related subjects which are often taught simultaneously in most undergraduate physical chemistry courses, typically before the students learn quantum mechanics. US, not-comparable

Etymology

From thermo- + kinetic, the former element referring to thermodynamics.

Related phrases

physical chemistryquantum mechanics

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