"molecular orbital theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: MO theory [abbreviation]
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  1. (physics, chemistry) A method of determining the structure of a molecule by assuming that electrons are not fixed to bonds between individual atoms Tags: uncountable Translations (Translations): 分子軌道理論 /分子轨道理论 (fēnzǐ guǐdào lǐlùn) (Chinese Mandarin), Molekülorbitaltheorie [feminine] (German)
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