"collision theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: collision theories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} collision theory (plural collision theories)
  1. (physical chemistry) 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. Wikipedia link: collision theory Tags: physical Categories (topical): Chemical reactions, Physical chemistry Translations (Translations): törmäysteoria (Finnish), Stoßtheorie [feminine] (German), Kollisionstheorie [feminine] (German), teoria zderzeń aktywnych [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-collision_theory-en-noun-Ar0onE8v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Catalysis Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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