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Words to find: THEORY, PARTICLE, QUANTUM, RESEARCH, EXPERIMENT, LABORATORY, TELESCOPE, MICROSCOPE, DATA, EQUATION, MEASURE, LASER.
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Physicist word list, defined
- THEORY /ˈθɪəri/ · noun
- A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. A proposed explanation for a phenomenon. Related: hypothesis, idea, conjecture, speculation.
- PARTICLE /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/ · noun, verb
- A small part or portion of something, or a tiny particle of matter. In physics, a particle is a small unit of matter that has mass and charge. Related: molecule, atom, grain, fragment.
- QUANTUM /kwɒntəm/ · noun
- A quantum is a discrete amount of energy or matter, or a minimum amount of something that must be present for a particular phenomenon to occur. In physics, it is a fundamental unit of energy or matter that cannot be divided into smaller parts. Related: amount, quantity, magnitude, degree.
- RESEARCH /rɪˈsɔːtʃ/ · noun, verb
- The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach a conclusion. The process of studying something carefully in order to discover new information or insights. Related: study, investigation, inquiry, analysis.
- EXPERIMENT /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/ · noun, verb
- A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis or discover something unknown. As a verb: to try out new ideas, methods, or activities to see what results they produce. Related: test, trial, trial run, investigation.
- LABORATORY /ˈlæbərətri/ · noun
- A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, tests, and research, typically with a wide range of equipment and apparatus. Related: workshop, studio, research facility, test lab.
- TELESCOPE /ˈtɛlɪskoʊp/ · noun
- An optical instrument that forms a magnified image of distant objects, typically using a combination of lenses or mirrors. A device used for observing distant objects in the sky, such as stars, planets, and galaxies. Related: binoculars, microscope, spectacles, glasses.
- MICROSCOPE /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/ · noun
- An optical instrument used for magnifying small objects or details, typically consisting of a lens or a combination of lenses and a light source. Related: telescope, binoculars, magnifying glass, ophthalmoscope.
- DATA /ˈdeɪtə/ · noun
- Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in a form that can be processed by a computer. Related: information, figures, statistics, facts.
- EQUATION /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ · noun
- A statement in mathematics asserting that two expressions are equal, typically containing one or more variables. More broadly, the act or process of equating one thing with another. Related: formula, expression, statement, identity.
- MEASURE /ˈmɛʒər/ · noun, verb
- A standard or quantity of size, amount, or degree used as a basis for comparison; a unit or quantity used as a basis for measurement. To determine the size, amount, or degree of something. Related: gauge, estimate, assess, evaluate.
- LASER /ˈleɪzər/ · noun
- A device that produces an intense beam of coherent light by stimulated emission of radiation, used for cutting, welding, or engraving materials, or for medical or scientific applications. Related: beam, ray, light, emission.
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