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Chemical engineering
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Chemical engineering
01
the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
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a branch of engineering that applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport, and transform energy and materials
Example
Chemical engineering plays a vital role in designing processes for large-scale production of chemicals used in everyday products.
The pharmaceutical industry relies on chemical engineering to develop efficient methods for drug manufacturing and formulation.
Chemical engineering is essential in designing processes for the production of plastics, polymers, and synthetic materials used in various applications.