The energy barrier that must be overcome for a reaction to begin.
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the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion
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energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy released by a nuclear reaction
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy needed to break every chemical bond in a molecule and completely separate all its atoms.
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring)
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(physics) the potential energy of an electric charge in an electric field, or of an electric current in a magnetic field.
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity"; "The power went…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.A power in nature, a manifestation of energy, exhibiting itself when in disturbed equilibrium or in activity by a circuit movement, th…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.Internal or inherent power; capacity of acting, operating, or producing an effect, whether exerted or not; as, men possessing energies…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur; "catalysts are said to red…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.the energy involved in the exchange interaction.; "Exchange energy splittings are very elusive to calculate for molecular systems at l…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs;…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.A force in nature which is recognized in various effects, but especially in the phenomena of fusion and evaporation, and which, as man…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Physics, Chemistry.a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.The ethical theory which excludes all relations between virtue and happiness; the science of virtue; -- contrasted with eudemonics.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.Denoting equality or likeness in kind, degree, or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.To keep company; to hold intimate intercourse; to commune; -- followed by with.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.(physics) a force due to the earth's rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a r…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.The act of descending, or passing downward; change of place from higher to lower.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.(Pronounced, in this sense, ////.) Natural capacity; ability; skill.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity equal to the internal energy of a system plus the product of its volume and pressure; "entha…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remain…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.The unit of work or energy in the C. G. S. system, being the amount of work done by a dyne working through a distance of one centimete…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.To stuff; to lard; to farce.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: mechanical, energy, body, virtue, motion.
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