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isospin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.62 in modern English

Syllables
isospin
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A quantum number or symmetry related to the strong interaction and hence to differences between atoms with the same number of nucleons.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of isotopic + spin.

Usage

Inflected Forms

isospins (plural)

Phrases

weak isospin

Frequently Paired Words

weak isospin

Synonyms

isotopic spin isobaric spin

Questions

What does isospin mean?
A quantum number or symmetry related to the strong interaction and hence to differences between atoms with the same number of nucleons.
Where does isospin come from?
Blend of isotopic + spin.

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