Word Noun
kinetics
n.
C1 Advanced US /kəˈnɛtɪks/ UK /kɪnˈɛtɪks/ ki·net·ics
Definition
n.the study of how fast a chemical reaction happens. It looks at the speed of the reaction and what factors, like temperature or pressure, affect it.
n.the branch of physical chemistry concerned with the rates of chemical reactions and the mechanisms by which they occur.
Examples
“The kinetics of the reaction are very fast.”
“Scientists are studying the kinetics of the new catalyst to see if it can speed up the industrial process.”
“Understanding the kinetics of a reaction is essential for optimizing industrial yields, as it allows engineers to predict how quickly a process will reach equilibrium under specific conditions.”
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κινητικός (kinētikós, “kinetic”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Origin Ancient Greek κινητικός
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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