London forces

plural noun

, Physics, Chemistry.

1. forces between atoms or molecules that are related to the physical rather than the chemical properties of the molecules and that are attractive when the particles are in the lowest energy state.

Word History and Origins

Origin of London forces¹

After Fritz Wolfgang London (1900–54), U.S. physicist born in Germany

Example Sentences

He said the Met Police and City of London forces were overwhelmed by the amount of information that came in on that night.

From BBC

When briefing reporters, Commander Dean Haydon said the police - from the Met and City of London forces - had shown "incredible bravery".

From BBC

"Life in London forces you to be cold and shut down and be suspicious of people, and that isn't in my nature."

From The Guardian

There is one other point worthy of remark, touching the office of chief banneret, and that is that on the occasion of any siege undertaken by the London forces, the castellain was to receive as his fee the niggardly sum of one hundred shillings for his trouble, and no more.

From Project Gutenberg

Sir William Waller and General Massey, two of the Eleven, were added to a Committee for consultation with the City Committee of the Militia; this City Committee was empowered to choose a commander-in-chief and other commanders of the London forces; and, when the Committee named Massey for the command-in- chief, and Waller for the command of the Horse, the Houses gave their cordial assent.

From Project Gutenberg