Etymology

virial

V4I1R1I1A1L1

Today it means: Of or pertaining to the interactive forces between molecules or particles. Full definition →

Latin vīs
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  1. Latin · derived fromvīs
  2. English todayvirial

From Latin vīs (vīs has a hidden "r" that shows in forms such as the genitive plural, vīrium).

Words from the same roots

Latinvīs all →

vis

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