Induction period

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005798",
  "term": "Induction period",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A time interval at the beginning of a chemical reaction during which the reaction rate is very slow or negligible, before accelerating to its maximum rate. This delay is often observed in chain reactions where the concentration of reactive intermediates needs to build up. It can also occur in autocatalytic reactions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1124 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 149. 'A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 169 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668010149)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/induction-period/"
}