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physico-chemical vs physicochemical

'Physico-chemical" and "physicochemical" are both correct, but "physico-chemical" is more commonplace in formal and technical contexts. The choice between the two depends on the style guide you are following or the specific context in which you are writing.

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physico-chemical

This is a correct construction commonly used in formal and technical writing.

This term is used to describe the combination of physical and chemical properties or processes. It is often hyphenated in formal contexts.

Examples:

The study focused on the physico-chemical properties of the material.
The physico-chemical analysis revealed interesting results.
The physico-chemical changes in the environment were carefully monitored.
The physico-chemical processes involved in the reaction were complex.
The physico-chemical properties of the substance were well understood.

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Definition of physico-chemical in English: Share this entry. email cite discuss. physico-chemical. Pronunciation: /fɪzɪkəʊˈkɛmɪk(ə)l/ ...
Physico-Chemical Property Measurements. Physico-chemical property measurement testing for liquids and solids providing essential data for industry. Physical ...
physical chemistry. (redirected from Physico-chemical) Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Related to Physico-chemical: ...
phys·i·co·chem·i·cal adj. 1. Relating to both physical and chemical properties. 2. Relating to physical chemistry. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English ...

Alternatives:

physicochemical
physical and chemical
physical-chemical
chemical and physical
chemical-physical

physicochemical

This is a correct construction and is often used in less formal writing.

This term is also used to describe the combination of physical and chemical properties or processes. It is more commonly used in less formal contexts where the hyphen is omitted.

Examples:

The physicochemical properties of the substance were analyzed.
The study focused on the physicochemical aspects of the reaction.
The physicochemical changes in the system were significant.
The physicochemical processes involved in the experiment were well understood.
The physicochemical analysis provided valuable insights.

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adjective phys·i·co·chem·i·cal \ˌfi-zi-kō-ˈke-mi-kəl\. Definition of physicochemical . 1 : being physical and chemical. 2 : of or relating to chemistry that deals with ...
Understanding the physicochemical properties of a compound such as solubility, stability, form definition, solid-state properties, partition coefficient and ...
Such adverse effects could be minimized by modifying the microstructure and physicochemical properties of the bran using microfluidization to create tiny ...
of or pertaining to both physical and chemical properties, changes, and reactions; of or according to physical chemistry. Origin of physicochemical. physico- + ...

Alternatives:

physico-chemical
physical and chemical
physical-chemical
chemical and physical
chemical-physical

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