VIRIAL

Vir"i*al, n. Etym: [L. vis, viris, force.] (Physics)

Definition: A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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