(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at…
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A limit on how precisely some pairs of quantum properties can be known together.
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Used in the same subject area: Physics, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.(physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.(physics) a theory that gases consist of small particles in random motion
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Used in the same subject area: Physics, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.(physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta)
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Used in the same subject area: Physics, Philosophy, Philosophy of science.(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves
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Precisely fixed; executed with care; careful.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.A title annexed to a man's name, to identify him more precisely; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Wa…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.one of the pairs of chemical bases joined by hydrogen bonds that connect the complementary strands of a DNA molecule or of an RNA mole…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.That which indicates or fixes a limit or extent, or marks a bound, as of a territory; a bounding or separating line; a real or imagina…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.The larval state of a butterfly or any lepidopterous insect; sometimes, but less commonly, the larval state of other insects, as the s…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.(physics) relating to or based on concepts that preceded the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.To fall together suddenly, as the sides of a hollow vessel; to close by falling or shrinking together; to have the sides or parts of (…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: limit, precisely, some, pairs, quantum.a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules; "according…
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