inner orbital complex

noun

A complex, typically of a transition element, in which the hybridization of the central metal atom utilizes d orbitals from the shell inside that of the outermost occupied shell

Meanings

nouninner orbital complex (plural inner orbital complexes)

plural inner orbital complexes

  1. chemistryA complex, typically of a transition element, in which the hybridization of the central metal atom utilizes d orbitals from the shell inside that of the outermost occupied shell

Translations

German Innerorbitalkomplex
  • InnerorbitalkomplexTranslations
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