rotational diffusion

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A process by which the equilibrium statistical distribution of the overall orientation of molecules or particles is maintained or restored. Rotational @D01716@ may be compared to translational @D01716@ through which the equilibrium statistical distribution of position in space is maintained or restored.
Source:
Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 61 [Terms] [Book]
Citation: 'rotational diffusion' 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.R05410 RIS BibTex EndNote
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