degenerate state
de·gen·er·ate state
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [verb dih-jen-uh-reyt steyt]
- /verb dɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt steɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [verb dih-jen-uh-reyt steyt]
- /verb dɪˈdʒɛn əˌreɪt steɪt/
Definitions of degenerate state words
- noun degenerate state a state of a system characterized by a set of quantum numbers and represented by an eigenfunction. The energy of each state is precise within the limits imposed by the uncertainty principle but may be changed by applying a field of force. States that have the same energy are called degenerate 4
- noun degenerate state Usually, degenerate states. Physics. a quantum state of a system, having the same energy level as, but a different wave function from, another state of the system. 1
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Origin of degenerate state
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Degenerate state
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degenerate state popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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