Coulomb energy

noun

The energy associated with the electrostatic forces of a system of particles, especially with that of the electrons of a covalent bond.

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Meanings

nounCoulomb energy (plural Coulomb energies)

plural Coulomb energies

  1. natural sciencesThe energy associated with the electrostatic forces of a system of particles, especially with that of the electrons of a covalent bond.

Origin

Named after Charles-Augustin de Coulomb.

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