collision theory

noun

Any theory that relates collisions among particles to reaction rate; reaction rate depends on such factors as concentration, surface area, temperature, stirring, and the presence of either a catalyst or an inhibitor.

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Meanings

nouncollision theory (plural collision theories)

plural collision theories

  1. physicalchemistryAny theory that relates collisions among particles to reaction rate; reaction rate depends on such factors as concentration, surface area, temperature, stirring, and the presence of either a catalyst or an inhibitor.

Translations

Finnish törmäysteoria
  • törmäysteoriaTranslations
German Stoßtheorie, Kollisionstheorie
  • StoßtheorieTranslations
  • KollisionstheorieTranslations
Polish teoria zderzeń aktywnych
  • teoria zderzeń aktywnychTranslations
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APA

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MLA

“collision theory.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/collision%20theory. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “collision theory,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/collision%20theory.

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