physical chemistry Meaning of "physical chemistry"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances

Usage(s):

  1. Cech loved science and wasn't about to quit the field just because physical chemistry didn't fit his personality.
  2. So while completing his doctoral dissertation in physical chemistry, Collins enrolled in medical school at the University of North Carolina.
  3. He gave $1,000,000 for more medical research, $500,000 to buy a site for a new school of physical chemistry, $5,000,000 for a new college for social studies.
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