kinetic theory meaning

UK US /kəˈnɛtɪk ˈθɪri/ 5 syllables

kinetic theory (noun): (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion.

Definition of kinetic theory

  1. (physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion

    Synonyms: kinetic theory of gases

    Type of: scientific theory

    Kinds: kinetic theory of heat

How to pronounce kinetic theory

kinetic theory is pronounced /kəˈnɛtɪk ˈθɪri/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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