Definition

Relating to or occurring between particles, which are small units of matter.

Example

The interparticle forces play a crucial role in determining the properties of materials.

Conversation

I was reading about interparticle forces in physics class today.

Oh really? Those forces are pretty interesting!

Yeah, they determine how particles interact with each other.

Exactly! It's fascinating how they affect everything around us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interparticle → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "particle" (from Latin "particula", meaning a small part). The word "interparticle" refers to something that exists or occurs between small parts or particles.

Memory Tip

Think of things that exist 'between' ('inter-') small 'parts' ('particle') — that's what interparticle means.

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