corpuscular theory
cor·pus·cle the·o·ry
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-puh-suh l, -puhs-uh l thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈkɔr pə səl, -pʌs əl ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kawr-puh-suh l, -puhs-uh l thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈkɔr pə səl, -pʌs əl ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/
Definitions of corpuscular theory words
- noun corpuscular theory the theory, originally proposed by Newton, and revived with the development of the quantum theory, that light consists of a stream of particles 3
- noun corpuscular theory the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles. 1
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Origin of corpuscular theory
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
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corpuscular theory popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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