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multiplet

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Etymology

From multiple + -et.

Noun

multiplet (plural multiplets)

  1. A group of many parts, particularly
    Coordinate terms: singlet, couplet, triplet, quadruplet, tetraplet, pentuplet, sextuplet, septuplet, octuplet, nonuplet, decuplet
    1. (physics) A spectral line that has multiple components.
    2. (chemistry) A compound peak produced in several forms of spectroscopy.
    3. (physics) Any of several groupings of subatomic particles that share most properties, but have different charges.

Derived terms

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Danish

Noun

multiplet

  1. definite singular of multiplum

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

multiplet m (plural multiplets)

  1. multiplet

Further reading

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French multiplet.

Noun

multiplet m (plural multipleți)

  1. (physics) multiplet

Declension

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