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van der Waals

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\ ˈvandə(r)ˌwȯlz \

Definition of van der Waals

: of, relating to, or arising from van der Waals forces van der Waals interaction van der Waals potential

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“Van der Waals.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/van%20der%20Waals. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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