screening constant

noun

A measure of the screening / shielding of an electron from the charge of the nucleus by other, inner electrons

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Meanings

nounscreening constant (plural screening constants)

plural screening constants

  1. chemistryA measure of the screening / shielding of an electron from the charge of the nucleus by other, inner electrons

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
shielding constant
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