a form of potential energy stored in chemical bonds and released in a chemical reaction.
Find Definitions
Looking for a quick definition?
We’ve got loads of key subject terms in our subject glossaries. There are three ways of finding what you are looking for:
- First click on the letters of the alphabet to browse for terms.
- Select a subject from the drop-down menu above to filter the terms by Subject.
- Or lastly, type the term you are looking for into the search box.
EXAMPLES
Here are some examples of the kinds of definitions you’ll find on this page.
Subject:
a short way of writing the name of a chemical compound. It shows the composition of the compound...
Subject:
a property that, if changed, can change the chemical nature of a substance and how it reacts....