activity coefficient

noun

A factor used to account for the deviation of a mixture of chemical substances from ideal behavior.

Meanings

nounactivity coefficient (plural activity coefficients)

plural activity coefficients

  1. natural sciencesA factor used to account for the deviation of a mixture of chemical substances from ideal behavior.
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