Dirac point in English

Forms: Dirac points [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Named after English physicist Paul Dirac. Etymology templates: {{yesno||n|N}} N, {{named-after/list|physicist||||}} physicist, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Paul Dirac}} Paul Dirac, {{named-after|en|Paul Dirac|nationality=English|occupation=physicist|wplink==}} Named after English physicist Paul Dirac Head templates: {{en-noun}} Dirac point (plural Dirac points)

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"Dirac point" meaning in English

Noun