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Definition of Wave-particle duality
1. Noun. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory.
Exact synonyms: Duality
Generic synonyms: Property
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Derivative terms: Dual
Generic synonyms: Property
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Derivative terms: Dual
Definition of Wave-particle duality
1. Noun. The concept applying to all matter and radiation, but most evident in light and particles such as the electron, that properties of waves and of particles are exhibited simultaneously. ¹
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