coulombic

/kəˈlɒmbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the coulomb, a unit of electric charge.

“The coulombic interaction between the molecules played a crucial role in the chemical reaction.”

2. noun

a force or interaction resulting from the transfer or interaction of electric charges.

“The researchers studied the coulombic forces between the charged particles in the plasma.”

Synonyms

  • electrostatic
  • ionizable

Antonyms

  • non-ionic
  • non-polar