Dirac constant

noun

Planck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.

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rationalize Planck constantreduce Planck constanth bar

Meanings

noun
  1. natural sciencesPlanck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.

    Synonyms: rationalize Planck constant, reduce Planck constant, h bar

Synonyms & antonyms

nounPlanck's constant divided by 2π, symbolized ℏ; the quantum of angular momentum and spin.

Similar
rationalize Planck constantreduce Planck constanth bar

Origin

Named after English physicist Paul Dirac.

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APA

Dirac constant. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dirac%20constant

MLA

“Dirac constant.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dirac%20constant. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dirac constant,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dirac%20constant.

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