chemical mechanism

/ˌkɛməkəl ˌmɛkəˈnɪzəm/
IPA guide

Other forms: chemical mechanisms

Definitions of chemical mechanism
  1. noun
    the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
    synonyms: mechanism
    see moresee less
    types:
    biochemical mechanism
    a chemical mechanism involved in vital processes occurring in living organisms
    type of:
    chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
    (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘chemical mechanism'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family