Hildebrand solubility parameter

noun

A parameter providing a numerical estimate of the degree of interaction between materials, often a good indication of solubility. Symbol δ.

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Meanings

nounHildebrand solubility parameter (plural Hildebrand solubility parameters)

plural Hildebrand solubility parameters

  1. A parameter providing a numerical estimate of the degree of interaction between materials, often a good indication of solubility. Symbol δ.

Origin

Proposed in 1936 by Joel Henry Hildebrand.

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