multiplet

English

Etymology

multiple + -et

Noun

multiplet (plural multiplets)

  1. A group of many parts, particularly
    Coordinate terms: singlet, couplet, triplet, quadruplet, tetraplet, pentuplet, sextuplet, septuplet, octuplet, nonuplet, decuplet
    1. (physics) A spectral line that has multiple components.
    2. (chemistry) A compound peak produced in several forms of spectroscopy.
    3. (physics) Any of several groupings of subatomic particles that share most properties, but have different charges.

Danish

Noun

multiplet

  1. definite singular of multiplum

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

multiplet m (plural multiplets)

  1. multiplet

Further reading

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French multiplet.

Noun

multiplet m (plural multipleți)

  1. (physics) multiplet

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