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Quasiparticle

nounid 117547·updated May 18, 2026
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a quantum of energy in a crystal lattice or other system that has position, momentum, and can in some respects be regarded as a particle

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plural
Quasiparticles
possessive
Quasiparticle's
pluralpossessive
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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →
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a quantum of energy in a crystal lattice or other system that has position, momentum, and can in some respects be regarded as a particle
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
a quantum of energy in a crystal lattice or other system that has position, momentum, and can in some respects be regarded as a particle
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