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orbital

/ˈɔːrbɪtəl/ /ˈɔːrbaɪtəl/

Meanings
noun
A specification of the energy and probability density of an electron at any point in an atom or molecule.

Examples :

"In chemistry class, we learned that an orbital describes where an electron is most likely to be found around an atom's nucleus. "
physics chemistry energy space

Related Words

Illustration motorway

motorway noun

/ˈməʊtəweɪ/

(parts of Australia) A broad highway designed for high speed traffic, having restrictions on the vehicle types permitted and merging lanes instead of cross traffic; in parts of the United States and other places called freeway.

""We drove on the motorway to get to grandma's house faster, avoiding all the traffic lights in town." "

Illustration probability

probability noun

/pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being probable; likelihood.

"The probability of passing the math test is high if you study regularly. "

Illustration fracture

fracture noun

/ˈfɹæk.tjə/

An instance of breaking, a place where something has broken.

"The fracture in the windowpane made a loud, sharp sound. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration specification

specification noun

/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

"The building's design specification clearly outlines the required materials for the walls. "

Illustration chemistry

chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

Illustration describes

describes verb

/dəˈskɹaɪbz/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration satellite

satellite noun

/ˈsætəlaɪt/

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

"A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."

Illustration congestion

congestion noun

/kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ /-ˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/

The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

"The morning rush hour caused significant congestion on the roads, making it difficult to get to school on time. "

Illustration electron

electron noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/

The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

"The electrons flowing through the wires in my computer allow me to type this message. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration molecule

molecule noun

/ˈmɒləkjuːl/ /ˈmɑləkjul/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."