Meanings
proper noun
- A formula used in atomic physics to describe the wavelengths of spectral lines of many chemical elements.
Origin
Formulated by the Swedish physicist Johannes Rydberg, and presented on 5 November 1888.
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Rydberg formula. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rydberg%20formula
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Chicago
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