long-lived collision complex

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When a potential-energy surface is such that the system performs a number of vibrations and rotations in the region of a @C01145@, the corresponding @I03096@ is known as a long-lived @C01160@, and the reaction is said to be indirect.
Source:
PAC, 1981, 53, 753. (Symbolism and Terminology in Chemical Kinetics) on page 767 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'long-lived collision complex' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03622 RIS BibTex EndNote
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