molecular mechanics

noun

A non-rigorous method of computing the structures, energies, and some properties of molecules by assuming they behave like small balls connected by springs.

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nounmolecular mechanics (uncountable)
  1. physicaluncountablechemistryA non-rigorous method of computing the structures, energies, and some properties of molecules by assuming they behave like small balls connected by springs.
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