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orbital

The correct spelling is orbital.

How to pronounce orbital

noun

Say it like: Orb-ita-l

The correct spelling is orbital. A specification of the energy and probability density of an electron at any point in an atom or molecule. For example: "The M25 is an orbital motorway around London."

Usage Examples

The M25 is an orbital motorway around London.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A specification of the energy and probability density of an electron at any point in an atom or molecule.
  2. 2.An orbital motorway.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to an orbit.
  2. 2.Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole).
  3. 3.(roads, railways) passing around the outside of a certain area.

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