English Explanatory Dictionary

multiplet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group of many parts, particularly
  2. A spectral line that has multiple components.
  3. A compound peak produced in several forms of spectroscopy.
  4. Any of several groupings of subatomic particles that share most properties, but have different charges.

Word forms

multiplet multiplets

Etymology

From multiple + -et.

Derived words

hypermultiplet isomultiplet supermultiplet
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