pseudomomentum
The property of a wave, analogous to momentum, that determines the force exerted by…The property of a wave, analogous to momentum, that determines the force exerted by the wave when it interacts with matter
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The property of a wave, analogous to momentum, that determines the force exerted by the wave when it interacts with matter
Origin
From pseudo- + momentum.From pseudo- + momentum.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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