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ACTIVATION ENERGY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase activation energy. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase activation energy. (close relations)

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barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

catalyst
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected

• something that causes an important event to happen

incentive
nounn
noun

• a positive motivational influence

• an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

incitement
nounn
noun

• an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating

• needed encouragement

• something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

• the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion

initiation
nounn
noun

• a formal entry into an organization or position or office

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

threshold
nounn
noun

• the starting point for a new state or experience

• the smallest detectable sensation

• the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

• the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

• a region marking a boundary

starting point
nounn
noun

• earliest limiting point

energy of activation
noun

• the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur

Best Hypernyms For ACTIVATION ENERGY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for activation energy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
energy
Phrases (1)
free energy

Alternatives for BARRIER

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