mechanochemical
/ˌmɛkənoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to chemical reactions or processes that are caused or influenced by mechanical force, such as grinding, stretching, or pressure.
- Mechanochemical reactions can be triggered by grinding solids together in a ball mill.
- Scientists study mechanochemical processes to understand how muscles convert chemical energy into movement.
- The new mechanochemical method uses ultrasound to speed up chemical reactions without heat.