self-trapped

Questions

What does self-trapped mean?

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.

Where does self-trapped come from?

From self- + trapped.

How to pronounce self-trapped

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