Wavelike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having some properties or characteristics of a wave; used especially of physical particles.

    "In 1923, the Prince de Broglie showed mathematically that particles, in turn, should exhibit wavelike properties, a prediction that led to the development of the field of wave mechanics."

Adjective
  1. 1
    uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves wordnet

Synonyms

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alternatebeatingcirclingcrinkledcrinkledcrinkly

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"In 1923, the Prince de Broglie showed mathematically that particles, in turn, should exhibit wavelike properties, a prediction that led to the development of the field of wave mechanics."

Etymology

From wave + -like.

Related phrases

wave particle duality

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