electron cloud
noun1
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A mathematically defined region around an atomic nucleus defined by a high probability that the atom's electrons will be present in that region.
- Synonyms
- atomic orbital
noun
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A mathematically defined region around an atomic nucleus defined by a high probability that the atom's electrons will be present in that region.
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