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Noun: thermochemistry  ,thur-mow'ke-mi-stree
  1. The branch of chemistry that studies the relation between chemical action and the amount of heat absorbed or generated
    "Thermochemistry is crucial in understanding the energy changes during chemical reactions"

Derived forms: thermochemistries

Type of: chemical science, chemistry

Encyclopedia: Thermochemistry