"matterwave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: matterwaves [plural], matter wave [alternative]
Etymology: From matter + wave. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|matter|wave}} matter + wave Head templates: {{en-noun}} matterwave (plural matterwaves)
  1. (physics) A travelling particle considered in terms of its wavelike properties Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: de Broglie wave Translations (Translations): Materiewelle [feminine] (German)

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