Virial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Virial is an adjective meaning (mechanics) Of or pertaining to the interactive forces between molecules or particles.
Meaning
(mechanics) Of or pertaining to the interactive forces between molecules or particles.
More Meanings
- (mechanics) One-half of the product of the stress of attraction or repulsion with the distance between two particles.
- Misspelling of viral.
Example Sentences
The quantity 1/2 Rr, or half the product of the attraction into the distance across which the attraction is exerted, is defined by Clausis [Prof. Clausis of Bonn] as the virial of the attraction. (In the case of pressure or repulsion, the virial is negative.)
Word Forms
- virials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include virtual, vibronic, virialized, hypervibronic, coulombic, quasimolecular.
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