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  • noun mechanics Of or pertaining to the deviation of a system from harmonicity (being a harmonic oscillator)

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anharmonic +‎ -ity

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Examples

  • However, with slightly higher vibrational excitation, a 23-quanta boost, the bromine anharmonicity led to sharing of the kinetic energy between the Ne atoms and a much more complicated dissociation mechanism.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • However, with slightly higher vibrational excitation, a 23-quanta boost, the bromine anharmonicity led to sharing of the kinetic energy between the Ne atoms and a much more complicated dissociation mechanism.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

  • However, with slightly higher vibrational excitation, a 23-quanta boost, the bromine anharmonicity led to sharing of the kinetic energy between the Ne atoms and a much more complicated dissociation mechanism.

    RedOrbit News - Technology 2010

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