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relaxation time

American  

noun

Physics.
  1. the time that it takes for an exponentially decaying quantity, as radioactive particles or transient electrical currents, to decrease to 36.8 percent of its initial value.


Etymology

Origin of relaxation time

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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Garreis, Tong and co-workers considered a double quantum dot -- that is, two dots with tunable coupling -- in BLG and measured the relaxation time for valley and spin states.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

They can work on art projects, or choose to have relaxation time, where they can lie on beanbags or sit in a chair and watch movies.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2022

First, though, a little more relaxation time at his cabin in British Columbia with his family.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2022

But mandated relaxation time is now becoming an increasingly popular company perk.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2021

"In my life I'm constantly attached to my phone, and it's 30 minutes where you put it in the locker and you're in your own world. It's my relaxation time."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2019

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