green chemistry

noun

An area of chemistry and chemical engineering focused on the designing of products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances.

Meanings

noungreen chemistry (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn area of chemistry and chemical engineering focused on the designing of products and processes that minimize the use and generation of hazardous substances.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 綠色化學 /绿色化学
  • 綠色化學 /绿色化学 (lèixíng xiǎoshuō)Translations
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