"Madelung constant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Madelung constants [plural]
Etymology: From Erwin Madelung, German physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Madelung constant (plural Madelung constants)
  1. (physics) A numerical constant used in determining the electrostatic energy of each ion in a crystal. Wikipedia link: Madelung constant Categories (topical): Physics
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