coefficient

co·ef·fi·cient (kō′ə fis̸h′ənt)

noun

a factor that contributes to produce a result
Math. a number or algebraic symbol prefixed as a multiplier to a variable or unknown quantity (Ex.: x in x(y+z),6 in 6ab)
Physics a number, constant for a given substance, used as a multiplier in measuring the change in some property of the substance under given conditions the coefficient of expansion

Etymology: co- + efficient: orig. an adj. meaning “cooperating”

Converse of object

recoupling: The angular integral of the reduced matrix element is expressed in terms of recoupling coefficients and coefficients of fractional parentage.
buckle: Also plotted is a curve for the minimum buckling stress coefficient.
calculate: This method offers the option of using results from the base calculation to calculate the coefficients for the larger data set.

Adjective modifier

virial: They should be familiar with the series expressions for the virial coefficients for a Lennard-Jones potential.
binomial: Also, you will need to know very basic combinatorial concepts, in particular binomial coefficients.
inbreeding: Very few analytic models require that these links be defined as biological links, as is required to legitimately calculate inbreeding coefficients.
polynomial: P0, P1, P2, ... , Pn are the polynomial coefficients.
6-j: Running time: For the sequential program the running time is determined mainly by the number of 6-j coefficients computed in the evaluation process.
thermal: Developed new technique for the determination of the thermal heat transfer coefficients [ 2 ] .

Modifies a noun

increment: For wings, 92 % of the data for the pitching moment coefficient increment are predicted to within ± 0.02.

Noun used with modifier

correlation: The correlation coefficient between adjacent pairs of axes can be viewed by clicking an axis with the right mouse button.
diffusion: The last stage can be used to estimate a stress diffusion coefficient.
regression: The regression coefficient for a straight line through origin is.
absorption: Alternatively, the absorption coefficient maps can be calculated based on an adequate model of the sample.
friction: Typical friction coefficients for these types of bearings are between 0.001 - 0.01.
attenuation: We therefore suggest that the linear attenuation coefficient be treated as a separate unit.

Preposition: of

friction: What is the coefficient of friction between the wood surfaces?
parentage: It would be possible to relax this restriction with a more comprehensive package of coefficients of fractional parentage.
restitution: Stronge, W.J. Generalized impulse and generalized momentum applied to multibody impact with an energetic coefficient of restitution.

Preposition: for

ln: And pregnant women coefficient for ln and nhis to criminal cases in.

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