"debunching" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /diːˈbʌntʃɪŋ/ [UK], /diːˈbʊntʃɪŋɡ/ [UK]
Etymology: From de- + bunch + -ing. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|de-|bunch|-ing}} de- + bunch + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} debunching (uncountable)
  1. (physics) The tendency of a beam of electrons (or other charged particles) to disperse because of mutual repulsion. Tags: uncountable
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