vibronic

/vaɪˈbrɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or involving the combination of vibrational and electronic energy in molecules, especially in the context of spectroscopy.

“The researcher studied the vibronic transitions in the molecule’s absorption spectrum.”

2. noun

a vibronic transition or state, especially in spectroscopy.

“The vibronic peak was observed in the infrared spectrum of the molecule.”

Synonyms

  • electronic
  • spectroscopic
  • vibrational

Antonyms

  • mechanical
  • thermal