chemical kinetics

noun

The study of the rates of chemical reactions, especially as a means of elucidating reaction pathways or mechanisms.

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nounchemical kinetics (uncountable)
  1. physicaluncountablechemistryThe study of the rates of chemical reactions, especially as a means of elucidating reaction pathways or mechanisms.
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