Potential of mean force

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009317",
  "term": "Potential of mean force",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The free energy profile for a system as a function of one or more reaction coordinates, obtained by averaging over all other degrees of freedom. It represents the effective potential between two or more particles in a system, accounting for the influence of surrounding particles. This quantity is typically derived from statistical mechanics and molecular simulations.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 484 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/potential-of-mean-force/"
}