radial distribution function

noun

A function which specifies the average density of atoms, molecules etc in three dimensions from a given point.

Meanings

nounradial distribution function (plural radial distribution functions)

plural radial distribution functions

  1. mathematicsA function which specifies the average density of atoms, molecules etc in three dimensions from a given point.
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