wavicle

/ˈweɪvɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical particle representing a combination of wave and particle properties, often used in reference to quantum mechanics.

“Physicists have proposed the existence of wavicles to explain the behavior of subatomic particles.”

2. noun

A unit of wave-particle duality, often used to describe the properties of quantum objects.

“The wavicle model has been successfully applied to the study of quantum systems in recent years.”

Synonyms

  • particle
  • quantum

Antonyms

  • energy
  • wave