Definition of Geminate Recombination

What is Geminate Recombination?

The reaction with each other of two transient molecular entities produced from a common precursor in solution.

if reaction occurs before any separation by diffusion has occurred, this is termed "primary geminate recombination".

If the mutually reactive entities have been separated, and come together by diffusion, this is termed "secondary geminate recombination".


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