"Dirac constant" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after English physicist Paul Dirac. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Dirac constant
  1. (physics) Planck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin. Wikipedia link: Paul Dirac Synonyms: rationalize Planck constant, reduce Planck constant, h bar

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