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collision theory

collision theory noun: any theory that relates collisions among particles to reaction rate; reaction rate depends on such factors as concentration, surface area, temperature, stirring, and the presence of either a catalyst or an inhibitor.

Noun

collision theory (plural collision theories)

  1. (physical) Any theory that relates collisions among particles to reaction rate; reaction rate depends on such factors as concentration, surface area, temperature, stirring, and the presence of either a catalyst or an inhibitor.

Forms of collision theory

pluralcollision theories

Questions about collision theory

What does collision theory mean?
Collision theory means any theory that relates collisions among particles to reaction rate; reaction rate depends on such factors as concentration, surface area, temperature, stirring, and the presence of either a catalyst or an inhibitor.
What part of speech is collision theory?
Collision theory is a noun.
What is the plural of collision theory?
The plural of collision theory is collision theories.

Words near collision theory in the dictionary

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  2. collision detections
  3. collision mat
  4. collision mats
  5. collision theories
  6. collision theory
  7. collision time
  8. collision times
  9. collisional
  10. collisional ring galaxy
  11. collisionality

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