"physical constant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: physical constants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} physical constant (plural physical constants)
  1. (physics) A physical quantity that is generally believed to be both universal in nature and constant in time. Wikipedia link: physical constant Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-physical_constant-en-noun-KIFd18Sw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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