molecular order
[/məˈlɛkjələr ˈɔrdər/]
nounpl: molecular orders
ordem molecular
1. The degree of organization and arrangement of molecules in a substance, particularly in relation to their spatial orientation and structural regularity
The molecular order in crystalline solids is much higher than in liquids.
A ordem molecular em sólidos cristalinos é muito maior do que em líquidos.
2. In liquid crystals, the partial alignment of molecules that creates optical properties between those of liquids and crystals
Liquid crystal displays rely on changing the molecular order of the liquid crystal material.
Os displays de cristal líquido dependem da mudança na ordem molecular do material de cristal líquido.
3. A measure of the structural coherence and periodicity of atoms or molecules within a material
Heating the polymer sample reduced its molecular order.
Aquecer a amostra de polímero reduziu sua ordem molecular.
This is a specialized scientific term used uniformly across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities. It is primarily employed in academic and professional contexts such as materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. The term is not subject to regional variation and maintains consistent meaning across Brazil, Portugal, and the United States.
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