virial
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A single value made from particle positions and their movements
- noun
- /ˈvɪrɪəl/
- Specialized
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virial
- The scientist calculated the virial to analyze the stability of the molecular structure in the experiment.
Examples
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In his research, he focused on applying the virial theorem to predict the behavior of gravitational systems.
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Using the virial concept, she demonstrated how the forces within a cluster can affect its overall energy stability.
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So the important result here is the virial theorem theorem.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Virial comes from the Latin root vis meaning 'force' or 'power'. In physics the virial is a single number made from where particles are and how they move that helps link the system's motion and the forces, so it shows whether the system is in balance.
