crystal field theory

noun

A description of various properties of transition element complex compounds that compares the effects of its ligands to that of neighbouring atoms in a crystal

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Meanings

nouncrystal field theory (uncountable)
  1. physicaluncountablequantum mechanicschemistryA description of various properties of transition element complex compounds that compares the effects of its ligands to that of neighbouring atoms in a crystal

Translations

German Kristallfeldtheorie
  • KristallfeldtheorieTranslations
Polish teoria pola krystalicznego
  • teoria pola krystalicznegoTranslations
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