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azimuthal quantum number
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noun Physics.
the quantum number that designates the orbital angular momentum of a particular quantum state of an electron in an atom and that assumes integral values from zero to one less than the value of the principal quantum number.
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Also called orbital quantum number.
Words nearby azimuthal quantum number
Azikiwe, Azilian, azimuth, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, azimuthal quantum number, azimuth bar, azimuth circle, azine, azine dye, azlon
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Scientific definitions for azimuthal quantum number
azimuthal quantum number
See under quantum number.
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