"circular dichroism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} circular dichroism (uncountable)
  1. (physical chemistry, quantum mechanics) the differential absorption of left-handed and right-handed circularly polarized light Wikipedia link: circular dichroism Tags: physical, uncountable Categories (topical): Physical chemistry, Quantum mechanics
    Sense id: en-circular_dichroism-en-noun-CteT0vvM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Photochemistry Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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