azimuthal quantum number

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.

Words nearby azimuthal quantum number

azimuth, azimuth bar, azimuth circle, azimuthal equidistant projection, azimuthal projection, azimuthal quantum number, azine, azine dye, azlocillin sodium, azlon, aznar

Also called orbital quantum number.

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Scientific definitions for azimuthal quantum number

azimuthal quantum number

See under quantum number.