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principal quantum number

prin·ci·pal quan·tum num·ber
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prin-suh-puh l kwon-tuh m nuhm-ber]
    • /ˈprɪn sə pəl ˈkwɒn təm ˈnʌm bər/
    • /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl ˈkwɒn.təm ˈnʌmbə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prin-suh-puh l kwon-tuh m nuhm-ber]
    • /ˈprɪn sə pəl ˈkwɒn təm ˈnʌm bər/

Definition of principal quantum number words

  • noun principal quantum number the nonnegative, integral quantum number that defines the stationary orbits in the Bohr model of the atom. 1

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Origin of principal quantum number

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25

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principal quantum number popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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