superdeformed en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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Etymology
super- + deformed
Meanings
- (of a nucleus) Very far from spherical, forming an ellipsoid with axes in ratios of approximately 2:1:1 (as opposed to the norm of approximately 1.3:1:1).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more superdeformed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most superdeformed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |