ground state

Questions

What does ground state mean?

The stationary state of lowest energy of a particle or system of particles.

How to pronounce ground state

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ground state”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “ground state” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.