physicochemical

physicochemical

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Etymology

    From physico- + chemical.

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    Adjective

    physicochemical (not comparable)

    1. Dependent on the joint action of both physical and chemical processes.
      Synonym: chemicophysical
    2. Of or pertaining to physical chemistry.

    Usage notes

    Do not confuse physicochemical (physical and chemical, especially in physical chemistry) with physiochemical (physiological and chemical, especially in biochemistry).

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