Definition

Relating to changes in the energy states of molecules that are connected to the vibrational energy of atoms.

Example

The vibronic effects in the molecule were observed during the experiment.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on vibronic effects in molecules?

No, I haven't! What did they find?

They discovered how vibronic transitions can impact chemical reactions significantly.

That sounds fascinating! I love learning about molecular science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vibronic → It is formed from "vibra-" (from Latin "vibrare", meaning to shake or vibrate) and "-onic" (a suffix used in scientific terms to denote a relationship to a specific field, often related to sound or energy). The word "vibronic" refers to phenomena that involve both vibrational and electronic states, particularly in the context of molecular physics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vibrating' ('vibra-') and how it relates to 'electronic' states ('-onic'). This helps you remember that 'vibronic' describes interactions involving both vibrations and electronic energy.

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