atomic orbital en · NOUN
Meanings
- (physical, qualifier:quantum mechanics) A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom. This function can be used to calculate the probability of finding any electron of an atom in any specific region around the atom's nucleus.
- The physical region or space where an electron can be calculated to be present, as defined by the particular mathematical form of the orbital.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| atomic orbitals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (12)
et aatomorbitaal (region) · hi परमाणु कक्षक (function) · pl orbital atomowy (function) · pl orbital atomowy (region) · ru а́томная орбита́ль (region) · vi orbital nguyên tử (region) · de Atomorbital (function) · fi atomiorbitaali (region) · et aatomorbitaal (function) · cmn 原子軌道 /原子轨道 (region) · fi atomiorbitaali (function) · uk а́томна орбіта́ль (region)