Bohr radius en · NOUN
Etymology
After physicist Niels Bohr.
Meanings
- (physical, qualifier:quantum mechanics) A physical constant, the approximate distance between the proton and electron of a hydrogen atom in its ground state, equal to about 53 picometers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohr radii | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Bohr radiuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
hu Bohr-sugár (the radius of a hydrogen atom, a physical constant)