self-trapped
Of a particle or excitation, becoming localized in a specific region due to its…Of a particle or excitation, becoming localized in a specific region due to its interaction with its surrounding environment, often causing a local distortion or change that in turn confines the particle.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a particle or excitation, becoming localized in a specific region due to its interaction with its surrounding environment, often causing a local distortion or change that in turn confines the particle.
Origin
From self- + trapped.From self- + trapped.
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