deexcitation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
From de- + excitation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The change in state as an excited state releases a quantum of energy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| de-excitation | alternative | lexicographic | |
| deexcitations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |