Deexcitation

//diːˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The change in state as an excited state releases a quantum of energy. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From de- + excitation.

Related phrases

excited state

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