electrostatic interaction
[/ɪˌlɛk.troʊˈstæt.ɪk ˌɪn.tərˈæk.ʃən/]
nounpl: electrostatic interactions
interação eletrostática
1. The force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles or objects at rest
The electrostatic interaction between the positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons holds the atom together.
A interação eletrostática entre o núcleo carregado positivamente e os elétrons carregados negativamente mantém o átomo unido.
2. In chemistry and biochemistry, the coulombic force between ionized atoms or molecules that contributes to molecular bonding and structure
Electrostatic interactions between amino acid residues are crucial for protein folding.
As interações eletrostáticas entre resíduos de aminoácidos são cruciais para o enovelamento de proteínas.
3. The fundamental force governing the behavior of charged particles in electric fields
Electrostatic interactions determine how ions distribute themselves in solution.
As interações eletrostáticas determinam como os íons se distribuem em solução.
This is a specialized scientific term used universally in chemistry, physics, and biochemistry education and research across both Brazil and the United States. There are no significant cultural variations in usage; the term is understood uniformly in academic and professional contexts in both countries. It is fundamental to understanding molecular biology, organic chemistry, and materials science.
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