# mechanochemistry

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The reaction of substances, in the absence of a solvent, effected by grinding solid reactants.
2. The direct manipulation of individual molecules using an atomic force microscope.

## Etymology
From mechano- + chemistry.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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