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Chemical change   /kˈɛməkəl tʃeɪndʒ/   Listen
Chemical change

noun
1.
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved.  Synonyms: chemical action, chemical process.






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"Chemical change" Quotes from Famous Books



... the property of rising on dough or paste made of Rice flour. But as an article of sustenance Rice is not well suited for persons of fermentative tendencies during the digestion of their food, because its starch is liable to undergo this chemical change in ...
— Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure • William Thomas Fernie

... explaining to Elliott and me the chemical change that takes place in the leaves, that makes the beautiful autumn colours we were admiring so much," said Rose. "He is great in botany and chemistry, ...
— Janet's Love and Service • Margaret M Robertson

... can't tell," answered the young father. "Perhaps selfish people shouldn't have children; or perhaps it's the children that make us unselfish, and so keep us happy. Maybe it's one of those intricate psychical reactions, like a chemical change—I don't know! But I do know the kids are the best things in ...
— In the Heart of a Fool • William Allen White

... chemical change in a body as the effect of the action of something external to the body changed. A chemical compound once formed would persist for ever, if no alteration took place ...
— Science & Education • Thomas H. Huxley

... fluids out, but by putting something in—a great Love, a new Spirit, the Spirit of Christ. Christ, the Spirit of Christ, interpenetrating ours, sweetens, purifies, transforms all. This only can eradicate what is wrong, work a chemical change, renovate and regenerate, and rehabilitate the inner man. Will-power does not change men. Time ...
— Addresses • Henry Drummond


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