THERMOCHEMISTRY

thermochemistry

(noun) the branch of chemistry that studies the relation between chemical action and the amount of heat absorbed or generated

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thermochemistry (uncountable)

(chemistry, physics) The study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions.

Source: Wiktionary


Ther`mo*chem"is*try, n. Etym: [Thermo- + chemistry.]

Definition: That branch of chemical science which includes the investigation of the various relations existing between chemical action and that manifestation of force termed heat, or the determination of the heat evolved by, or employed in, chemical actions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

1 February 2025

GRIP

(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

An article published in Harvard Men’s Health Watch in 2012 shows heavy coffee drinkers live longer. The researchers examined data from 400,000 people and found out that men who drank six or more coffee cups per day had a 10% lower death rate.

coffee icon