dipole interaction

[/ˈdaɪpoʊl ɪnˌtærækʃən/]
nounpl: dipole interactions
interação dipolar
1. The electromagnetic force between two electric or magnetic dipoles, which depends on their relative orientation and distance
The dipole interaction between the two molecules affects their alignment in the electric field.
A interação dipolar entre as duas moléculas afeta seu alinhamento no campo elétrico.
2. In chemistry and physics, the attractive or repulsive forces resulting from the interaction of permanent or induced dipole moments
Hydrogen bonding is a special case of dipole interaction involving polar molecules.
A ligação de hidrogênio é um caso especial de interação dipolar envolvendo moléculas polares.
3. In magnetic resonance spectroscopy, the coupling effect between nuclear spins due to their magnetic dipole moments
Dipole interaction in NMR spectroscopy causes splitting of resonance lines.
A interação dipolar em espectroscopia de RMN causa o desdobramento das linhas de ressonância.
This is a specialized scientific term used primarily in physics, chemistry, and materials science. It is part of the standard technical vocabulary in both English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities, with no significant regional or cultural variations in usage. The term appears frequently in academic publications, textbooks, and research papers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dipolar interactiondipole-dipole interactiondipolar coupling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interação dipolar
Most common term in Brazilian scientific and academic contexts
Portugal
interação dipolar
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in scientific literature
General English-speaking countries
dipole interaction / dipolar interaction
Both terms are widely used; dipole interaction is more common in modern literature

Related Words

electric dipolemagnetic dipoledipole momentelectrostatic forcemagnetic couplingpolar molecule
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