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Physical Chem.weak, nonspecific forces between molecules.Also, van der Waals forces.[1925-30; see VAN DER WAALS' EQUATION]
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van der Waals' forces
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van der Waals' forces — Physical Chem. weak, nonspecific forces between molecules. Also, van der Waals forces. [1925 30; see VAN DER WAALS EQUATION] * * * van der Waals forces /van der wälz (or välz) fōrˈsis/ (chem) plural noun Weak attractive forces between molecules,… … Useful english dictionary
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