atomic clock
atomic clock · atomic clocks
атомные часы
Atomuhr
An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process,…An extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.
» Atomic clocks are very accurate.
Atomuhren sind sehr genau.
Meaning
2 sensesAn extremely accurate reference clock whose operation is based on an atomic process, typically the frequency of electromagnetic radiation associated with a specified energy-level transition in an element such as cesium.
Atomuhr
а́томные часы́átomnyje časý
(proscribed)A radio clock.
More definitions
- a timepiece that derives its time scale from the vibration of atoms or molecules
Examples
1 sentencesAtomic clocks are very accurate.
deAtomuhren sind sehr genau.
Translations
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Forms
plural: atomic clocks| Singular | atomic clock |
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