microchemistry

[ mahy-kroh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun
  1. the branch of chemistry dealing with minute quantities of substances.

Origin of microchemistry

1
First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + chemistry

Other words from microchemistry

  • mi·cro·chem·i·cal [mahy-kroh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective

Words Nearby microchemistry

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British Dictionary definitions for microchemistry

microchemistry

/ (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. chemical experimentation with minute quantities of material

Derived forms of microchemistry

  • microchemical, adjective

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