réaction chimique

Definitions of réaction chimique
  1. noun
    (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
    synonyms: processus chimique
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    association
    (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding
    réaction
    (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
    corrosion
    erosion by chemical action
    mécanique
    the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
    oxydation
    the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
    bosse, enfoncement, rugosité
    the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
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    processus naturel, radioactivité
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  2. noun
    (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
    synonyms: réaction
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    oxydation
    the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
    combustion
    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
    type of:
    processus chimique
    (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
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