Energy required to dissociate a molecule into two parts. Subscripts 0 and e, i.e. \(D_{0}\) and \(D_{\text{e}}\), are used to denote the @D01801@ from the @G02704@ and potential energy minimum, respectively.
See also: bond-dissociation energy
Source: Green Book, 2
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