Autochemical

/ˌɔːtəˈkɛmɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to chemical reactions or processes that occur within a substance by itself, without outside chemical input.

Etymology

From auto- (self) + chemical (from alchemy/chemistry). Describes chemistry happening independently within a system.

Kelly Says

Rust is an autochemical process—iron doesn't need an external chemical to oxidize, it just does it on its own when exposed to oxygen!

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