parachor

/ˈpærəkɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

A parachor is a measure of the parachor index, which is a theoretical parameter that characterizes the thermodynamic properties of a substance, especially in relation to its enthalpy of fusion.

“The researcher calculated the parachor of the compound to understand its melting behavior.”

Synonyms

  • enthalpy
  • melting point

Antonyms

  • entropy
  • freezing point