multiplet

English

Etymology

    From multiple + -et.

    Noun

    multiplet (plural multiplets)

    1. A group of many parts, particularly
      Coordinate terms: singlet, couplet, triplet, quadruplet, tetraplet, pentuplet, sextuplet, septuplet, octuplet, nonuplet, decuplet
      1. (physics) A spectral line that has multiple components.
      2. (chemistry) A compound peak produced in several forms of spectroscopy.
      3. (physics) Any of several groupings of subatomic particles that share most properties, but have different charges.

    Derived terms

    Danish

    Noun

    multiplet

    1. definite singular of multiplum

    French

    Pronunciation

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    Noun

    multiplet m (plural multiplets)

    1. multiplet

    Further reading

    Romanian

    Etymology

      Borrowed from French multiplet.

      Noun

      multiplet m (plural multipleți)

      1. (physics) multiplet

      Declension

      singular plural
      indefinite definite indefinite definite
      nominative-accusative multiplet multipletul multipleți multipleții
      genitive-dative multiplet multipletului multipleți multipleților
      vocative multipletule multipleților