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dipole moment

 

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Noun dipole moment has 1 sense
  1. dipole moment - the moment of a dipole
    --1 is a kind of
    moment
    --1 has particulars: electric dipole moment; magnetic dipole moment

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Dipole Moment

Definition: Dipole moment is a measure of the polarity of a chemical bond or a molecule. It quantifies the separation of positive and negative charges within a molecule.

Usage:

Sense 1:

  • Noun: The dipole moment of a water molecule is responsible for its unique properties.
  • Example Sentence: The dipole moment of H2O allows it to easily dissolve polar substances.

Sense 2:

  • Noun: The calculated dipole moment of a compound can help determine its chemical reactivity.
  • Example Sentence: The high dipole moment of carbon monoxide makes it highly reactive with hemoglobin in the blood.

Sense 3:

  • Noun: The dipole moment is an important parameter when studying the properties of molecules.
  • Example Sentence: Researchers are investigating the dipole moments of various organic compounds to understand their behavior in different environments.

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