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PHYSICOCHEMICAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does physicochemical mean?
• PHYSICOCHEMICAL (adjective)
The adjective PHYSICOCHEMICAL has 1 sense:
1. relating to physical chemistry
Familiarity information: PHYSICOCHEMICAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to physical chemistry
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
physical chemistry (the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances)
Context examples
They then tested these peptides against seven strains of bacteria and two of fungus, making it possible to correlate their structure and physicochemical properties with their antimicrobial potency.
(Venom of Wasp, Bee Repurposed as Antibiotic Drug, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
According to the authors, after analysing the relationship between the physicochemical and microbiological parameters involved in the process, it can be concluded that a high-quality compost has been produced, and we have developed a tool that can be exported to other treatment plants.
(Scientists validate a new technology that transforms sewage sludge into fertilizer more efficiently, University of Granada)
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