kinetics

UK
/kɪˈnet.ɪks/
US
/kɪˈnet̬.ɪks/

Translations

kineticsnoun
UK
/kɪˈnet.ɪks/
US
/kɪˈnet̬.ɪks/
The kinetics of the reaction were studied in detail.
Кинетика реакции была подробно изучена.
kineticsadjective
UK
/kɪˈnet.ɪks/
US
/kɪˈnet̬.ɪks/
Used attributively before another noun in scientific and technical contexts (e.g., "kinetics data").

Definitions

kineticsnoun
The branch of science that deals with the rates of chemical processes or reactions.
The study of reaction kinetics helps chemists understand how quickly a reaction will occur.
The study of the motion of bodies and the forces that cause or change such motion, especially in physics and engineering.
In physics class, we learned about the kinetics of a moving car.
kineticsadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the scientific study of rates of reactions or motions of bodies.
The kinetics analysis produced a detailed rate constant for the reaction.