Definition of Energy of activation

1. Noun. The energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur. "Catalysts are said to reduce the energy of activation during the transition phase of a reaction"

Exact synonyms: Activation Energy
Generic synonyms: Energy, Free Energy

Medical Definition of Energy of activation

1. Energy that must be added to that already possessed by a molecule or molecules in order to initiate a reaction; usually expressed in the Arrhenius equation relating a rate constant to absolute temperature. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Energy Of Activation

energy confinement time
energy coupling
energy crisis
energy crop
energy drink
energy drinks
energy expenditure
energy field
energy fields
energy intake
energy level
energy metabolism
energy meter
energy mix
energy obesity
energy of activation (current term)
energy of position
energy poverty
energy principle
energy replacement time
energy shot
energy shots
energy source
energy sources
energy state
energy transfer
energy unit
energyless
energymeter
energymeters

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