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kinetic theory

/kɪˈnetɪk ˈθɪəri/

Traduction: Théorie scientifique qui explique les propriétés physiques de la matière, en particulier des gaz, en termes de mouvement et d'interaction des particules qui la constituent (atomes ou molécules).

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/kɪˈnetɪk ˈθɪəri/C1formalscientific
  • frThéorie scientifique qui explique les propriétés physiques de la matière, en particulier des gaz, en termes de mouvement et d'interaction des particules qui la constituent (atomes ou molécules).

A scientific theory that explains the physical properties of matter, especially gases, in terms of the motion and interactions of their constituent particles (atoms or molecules).

  1. Theory of matterC1formal

    A scientific theory that explains the physical properties of matter in terms of the motion of its constituent particles (atoms or molecules).

    frThéorie cinétique des gaz

    • The kinetic theory of gases explains how pressure results from particle collisions.
    • According to kinetic theory, temperature is a measure of average particle kinetic energy.
    • The kinetic theory successfully predicts the behavior of ideal gases.