microchemistry

[mahy-kroh-kem-uh-stree]

noun

the branch of chemistry dealing with minute quantities of substances.

Origin of microchemistry

First recorded in 1885–90; micro- + chemistry

Related formsmi·cro·chem·i·cal

[mahy-kroh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for microchemistry

microchemistry

noun

chemical experimentation with minute quantities of material

Derived Formsmicrochemical, adjective

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microchemistry in Medicine

microchemistry

[mī′krō-kĕm′ĭ-strē]

n.

Chemistry that deals with minute quantities of materials, frequently less than one milligram in mass or one milliliter in volume.