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orbital

UK
/ˈɔːbɪtəl/
US
/ˈɔrbɪtəl/

Translations

orbitalnoun
orbitals
pl
UK
/ˈɔː.bɪ.təl/
US
/ˈɔːr.bɪ.t̬əl/
orbitaleEn chimie et en physique quantique.
The chemist explained that the electron orbital determines the chemical bonding properties of an atom.
Le chimiste a expliqué que l’orbitale électronique détermine les propriétés de liaison chimique d’un atome.
Additional translations
rocadeRoute de contournement d’une ville ; usage courant.
Synonyms
revolution
orbit
path
trajectory
course
orbitaladjective
more orbital
Comp.
most orbital
Super.
UK
/ˈɔːbɪtəl/
US
/ˈɔrbɪtəl/
orbitalEn astronomie et en physique, relatif à une orbite ou à des orbites ; emploi courant en sciences.
The satellite was placed in an orbital path around the Earth.
Le satellite a été placé sur une trajectoire orbitale autour de la Terre.
orbitaireEn anatomie, relatif à l’orbite de l’œil.
The doctor examined the orbital area for any signs of injury.
Le médecin a examiné la région orbitaire à la recherche de signes de blessure.
Additional translations
de rocadeSe dit d’une route ou d’une autoroute qui contourne une ville.
Synonyms
revolving
elliptical
rotational
circular
spherical

Definitions

orbitalnoun
A region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons, often depicted as a cloud around the nucleus.
The chemist explained that the electron orbital determines the chemical bonding properties of an atom.
A road or motorway that encircles a town or city; a ring road.
To bypass the city center, they took the western orbital.
orbitaladjective
Relating to or involving an orbit or orbits, especially in space.
The satellite was placed in an orbital path around the Earth.
Pertaining to the eye socket or the region around the eye.
The doctor examined the orbital area for any signs of injury.
Relating to the region of space in an atom where electrons are most likely to be found (electron orbital).
In quantum chemistry, orbital energies are crucial for predicting molecular reactivity.
Designating or characteristic of a road that rings a city; encircling.
The city council approved plans for an orbital motorway to ease downtown congestion.
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