deexcitation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The change in state as an excited state releases a quantum of energy.

Pronunciation

/diːˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

Word forms

deexcitation deexcitations de-excitation

Etymology

From de- + excitation.

Related words

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