acentric factor

noun

A conceptual number, denoted by ω, useful in the description of fluids, derived from the reduced saturation vapor pressure and the reduced temperature.

Meanings

nounacentric factor (plural acentric factors)

plural acentric factors

  1. natural sciencesA conceptual number, denoted by ω, useful in the description of fluids, derived from the reduced saturation vapor pressure and the reduced temperature.
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