"nondemolition" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: non- + demolition Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|demolition}} non- + demolition Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nondemolition (uncountable)
  1. (quantum mechanics) The indirect measurement of a quantum system in a way that preserves indeterminacy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics Synonyms: quantum nondemolition, QND Derived forms: nondemolitional
    Sense id: en-nondemolition-en-noun-9YlbPS0G Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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