Definition of Virial

1. n. A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.

2. n. A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, -- first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics.

Definition of Virial

1. Adjective. (misspelling of viral) ¹

2. Noun. (mechanics) Half of the product of the stress of attraction or repulsion with the distance between two particles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Virial

1. A certain function relating to a system of forces and their points of application, first used by Clausius in the investigation of problems in molecular physics. Origin: L. Vis, viris, force. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Virial

virginity
virginium
virginly
virgins
virgo
virgophrenia
virgouleuse
virgular
virgularian
virgularians
virgulate
virgule
virgules
viri
virial (current term)
virial theorem
virialisation
virialise
virialised
virialises
virialising
virialization
virialize
virialized
virializes
virializing
virials
viricidal
viricide

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