🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Energia química

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Energia química

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Chemical Energy/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈɛnərdʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As baterias armazenam energia química."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction or to transform other chemical substances.

    "Batteries store chemical energy that can be converted into electrical energy."
  2. 2

    Energy released during a chemical reaction, especially in the form of heat.

    "The combustion of gasoline releases chemical energy that powers the engine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'chemical' originates from the Greek word 'khēmeia', which referred to the art of transmuting metals. 'Energy' comes from the Greek 'energeia', meaning 'activity' or 'operation'. The combination reflects the concept of energy stored in chemical bonds, a notion that evolved significantly during the 19th century with advancements in chemistry and thermodynamics.

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