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activation energy

activation energy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈæk təˌveɪt ˈe-nər-jē/
    • /ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt ˈenədʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈæk təˌveɪt ˈe-nər-jē/

Definitions of activation energy words

  • noun activation energy the least amount of energy required to activate atoms or molecules to a state in which they can undergo a chemical reaction. 1
  • noun activation energy (chemistry, physics) The energy required to initiate a reaction. For example, the flame from the fuse of a firecracker provides a small initial amount of energy, after which the explosive reaction proceeds by itself, releasing a considerably larger quantity of energy. A small push given to a stable but top-heavy object may cause it to fall over; the potential energy released during the fall was present in the system all along but could not be realized as long as the object was upright and balanced. 0
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Origin of activation energy

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Activation energy

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activation energy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for activation energy

noun activation energy

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