"vectorpotential" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vectorpotentials [plural]
Etymology: vector + potential Etymology templates: {{compound|en|vector|potential}} vector + potential Head templates: {{en-noun}} vectorpotential (plural vectorpotentials)
  1. (physics) A vector function whose curl is equal to the magnetic induction Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: vector potential
    Sense id: en-vectorpotential-en-noun-tD81rpuw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Inflected forms

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