"multiplet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: multiplets [plural]
Etymology: multiple + -et Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|multiple|et}} multiple + -et Head templates: {{en-noun}} multiplet (plural multiplets)
  1. A group of many parts, particularly
    (physics) A spectral line that has multiple components.     Categories (topical): Physics, Collectives
    Sense id: en-multiplet-en-noun-CsshYv6w Disambiguation of Collectives: 45 19 36 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with multi-, English terms suffixed with -et Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 12 38 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with multi-: 42 25 33 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -et: 46 14 40 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
  2. A group of many parts, particularly
    (chemistry) A compound peak produced in several forms of spectroscopy.     Categories (topical): Chemistry
    Sense id: en-multiplet-en-noun-fQ1eBzNx Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -et Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -et: 46 14 40 Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  3. A group of many parts, particularly
    (physics) Any of several groupings of subatomic particles that share most properties, but have different charges.     Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-multiplet-en-noun-ElFi2~UO Categories (other): English terms suffixed with -et Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -et: 46 14 40 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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