polarizability
- a word derived from polarizable.
- a word derived from polarize.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The changes in state as one moves down the halogen family offer excellent examples of the increasing strength of intermolecular London forces with increasing molecular mass and increasing polarizability.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019
Values of parameters are shown under the relevant structures: Qzz, z2 component of the quadrupole moment tensor; α, molecular polarizability; E, energy. c, Neutral receptors for anion binding.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
The stabilizing nature of anion–π interactions is typically attributed to a combination of electrostatic and ion-induced polarization effects, which can be described by the Qzz component of the arene’s quadrupole moment and its polarizability, respectively.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
Values of parameters are shown under the relevant structures: Qzz, z2 component of the quadrupole moment tensor; α, molecular polarizability; E, energy. c, Neutral receptors for anion binding.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
A charged cluster is also likely to experience higher collision rates with HOMs because they are expected to have high electric polarizability and, depending on their structure, large dipole moments.
From Nature ● May 24, 2016
