Chemicomechanical

/ˌkɛmɪkoʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or combining both chemical and mechanical processes or forces.

Etymology

From 'chemico-' (chemical) + 'mechanical' (from Greek mechanikos, from mechane 'machine'). Interdisciplinary term describing processes involving both chemistry and mechanics.

Kelly Says

Chemicomechanical processes like converting wood to paper pulp show how materials science doesn't fit neatly into either chemistry OR mechanics—often you need them working together!

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