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English noun: energy of activation

1. energy of activation (phenomenon) the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur


SamplesCatalysts are said to reduce the energy of activation during the transition phase of a reaction.


Synonymsactivation energy


Broader (hypernym)energy, free energy









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