bond-dissociation energy, \(D\)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.B00699

The enthalpy (per mole) required to break a given bond of some specific molecular entity by homolysis, e.g. for B00699.png, symbolized as D(CH3 - H) (cf. heterolytic bond dissociation energy).

See also: bond energy

Sources:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2176 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1089 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)