physical chemistry
US /ˈfɪzɪkl ˈkɛmɪstri/
UK /ˈfɪzɪkl ˈkɛmɪstri/
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the branch of chemistry concerned with the application of the techniques and theories of physics to the study of chemical systems and processes.
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She is studying physical chemistry at the university.
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His research focuses on the principles of physical chemistry.