"wave function" meaning in English

See wave function in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: wave functions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wave function (plural wave functions)
  1. Alternative spelling of wavefunction Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: wavefunction Categories (topical): Physics, Quantum mechanics
    Sense id: en-wave_function-en-noun-1TTfX9ph Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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