thermochemistry

[ thur-moh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌθɜr moʊˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the branch of chemistry dealing with the relationship between chemical action and heat.

Origin of thermochemistry

First recorded in 1835–45; thermo- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM thermochemistry

ther·mo·chem·i·cal [thur-moh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌθɜr moʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective ther·mo·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb ther·mo·chem·ist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for thermochemistry

thermochemistry
/ (ˌθɜːməʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

the branch of chemistry concerned with the study and measurement of the heat evolved or absorbed during chemical reactions

Derived forms of thermochemistry

thermochemical, adjective thermochemically, adverb thermochemist, noun

Medical definitions for thermochemistry

thermochemistry
[ thûr′mō-kĕmĭ-strē ]

n.

The study of the chemistry of heat and heat-associated chemical phenomena.

Scientific definitions for thermochemistry

thermochemistry
[ thûr′mō-kĕmĭ-strē ]

The branch of chemistry that is concerned with the heat generated by chemical reactions and by changes of state.