ligand field theory

noun

A theory, a combination of the earlier crystal field theory with molecular orbital theory, that describes the structure of coordination compounds.

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Meanings

nounligand field theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA theory, a combination of the earlier crystal field theory with molecular orbital theory, that describes the structure of coordination compounds.

Translations

German Ligandenfeldtheorie
  • LigandenfeldtheorieTranslations
Polish teoria pola ligandów
  • teoria pola ligandówTranslations
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