adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   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. not-comparable

Etymology

From self- + trapped.

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