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van der waal's forces
/vˈændɜː wˈɑːlz fˈoːɹsᵻz/
/vˈandɜː wˈɑːlz fˈɔːsɪz/
Van der waal's forces
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weak attractive forces between molecules or atoms, arising from temporary or induced dipoles
Examples
Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are stronger than van der Waals forces.
Gecko lizards can climb smooth surfaces due to van der Waals forces between their feet and the surface.
