coordination number

noun

The number of other atoms surrounding an atom in a molecule

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Meanings

nouncoordination number (plural coordination numbers)

plural coordination numbers

  1. chemistryThe number of other atoms surrounding an atom in a molecule
  2. chemistryThe number of ligands surrounding a central metal atom in a coordination compound
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