deexcitation

See also: de-excitation

English

Alternative forms

• de-excitation

Etymology

de- +‎ excitation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

Noun

deexcitation (countable and uncountable, plural deexcitations)

1. (physics) The change in state as an excited state releases a quantum of energy.

Related terms

• deexcite