Virial

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪɹɪəl/

Virial (noun)

  1. A concept in physics used to describe energy balance in systems of particles.

Examples

  • The virial theorem helps explain the energy distribution in a star.
  • Understanding the virial is crucial for studying galaxy dynamics.

Common collocations: virial theorem, calculate the virial, virial equation

Synonyms of Virial

Formal

Antonyms of Virial

  • describing systems or forces