word
wave-particle duality
WAYV PAR-tih-kul doo-AL-ih-tee
weɪv ˈpɑːrtɪkəl djuːˈælɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
waveparticleduality
Dictionary meaning
The concept that every quantum entity exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties.
Examples
- The double-slit experiment famously demonstrates wave-particle duality.
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