NOUN | attribute | wave-particle duality, duality | (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory |
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Meaning | (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory. | |
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Synonym | duality | |
Category | physics, natural philosophy | The science of matter and energy and their interactions |
Broader | property | A basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class |
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