cohesive energy
cohesive energy · cohesive energies
The difference between the average energy of the free atoms and that of the atoms of a…The difference between the average energy of the free atoms and that of the atoms of a solid (especially a crystal).
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The difference between the average energy of the free atoms and that of the atoms of a solid (especially a crystal).
(countable, physical, uncountable)Standard enthalpy of formation of the constituent atoms from a solid phase.
Forms
plural: cohesive energies| Singular | cohesive energy |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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