coefficient

A constant number that serves as a measure of a specific property or characteristic, often used in mathematics, physics, and other sciences.

• 🇷🇺Постоянное число, которое служит мерой определённого свойства или характеристики, часто используемое в математике, физике и других науках.

1. Mathematical factor B2 formal scientific

   A constant number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression or equation.

   • In the equation 5x + 2y = 10, the coefficient of x is 5.
   • The coefficient of friction is a dimensionless number.
   • The correlation coefficient measures the strength of a relationship between two variables.

   🇷🇺Коэффициент

   Синонимы: constantfactormultiplier

2. Measure of a property B2 formal scientific

   A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic of a substance or system.

   • The coefficient of thermal expansion describes how a material changes size with temperature.
   • The drag coefficient is used in aerodynamics to model air resistance.
   • The absorption coefficient indicates how much light a material absorbs.

   🇷🇺Коэффициент

   Синонимы: constantfactorindexmodulus

• coefficients plural form
• coefficients' possessive plural form
• coefficient's possessive singular form