kinetic theory of gases

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Definition of kinetic theory of gases words

noun kinetic theory of gases a theory that the particles in a gas move freely and rapidly along straight lines but often collide, resulting in variations in their velocity and direction. Pressure is interpreted as arising from the impacts of these particles with the walls of a container. 1

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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