kinetic theory

Other forms: kinetic theories

Definitions of kinetic theory
  1. noun
    (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion
    synonyms: kinetic theory of gases
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    types:
    kinetic theory of heat
    a theory that the temperature of a body increases when kinetic energy increases
    type of:
    scientific theory
    a theory that explains scientific observations
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