Chemistry

• reaction

  (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was...

• association

  (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively...

• dissociation

  (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken...

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• zymosis

  A process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances;...

• synthesis

  The process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical...

• corrosion

  Erosion by chemical action.

• chlorination

  The addition or substitution of chlorine in organic compounds.

• acylation

  The process of introducing an acyl group into a compound.

• cracking

  The process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons...

• photosynthesis

  Synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants).

• mechanism

  The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction; "he determined unique mechanisms...

• calcification

  A process that impregnates something with calcium (or calcium salts).

• catalysis

  Acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically...

• chelation

  The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds.

• cleavage

  The breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules.

• intumescence

  The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied...

• inversion

  A chemical process in which the direction of optical rotation of a substance is reversed...

• sequestration

  The action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule...

• iodination

  The substitution or addition of iodine atoms in organic compounds.

• agglutination

  The coalescing of small particles that are suspended in solution; these larger masses...

• peptization

  The process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution.

• amylolysis

  Conversion of starch to sugar.

• deamination

  Removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound.

• decarboxylation

  The process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing...

• decalcification

  Loss of calcium from bones or teeth.

• polymerization

  A chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric...

• de-iodination

  The removal of iodine atoms from organic compounds.

• gasification

  The process of changing into gas; "coal gas is produced by the gasification of coa...

• demineralization

  The removal of minerals and mineral salts from a liquid (especially from water...

• gassing

  The process of interacting with gas.

• precipitation

  The process of forming a chemical precipitate.

• syneresis

  The separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese makin...

• desalination

  The removal of salt (especially from sea water).

• proteolysis

  The hydrolysis of proteins into peptides and amino acids by cleavage of their peptide...

• transamination

  The process of transposing an amino group within a chemical compound.

• transamination

  The process of transfering an amino group from one compound to another.

• pyrochemical process

  Processes for chemical reactions at high temperatures.

• digestion

  The process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action...

• bluing

  A process that makes something blue (or bluish).

• hydrogenation

  A chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to an unsaturated oil; "food producers...

• nitrification

  The chemical process in which a nitro group is added to an organic compound (or substituted...