charge-density wave

noun

A standing wave of electrons confined, typically, within the layers of a crystal

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Meanings

nouncharge-density wave (plural charge-density waves)

plural charge-density waves

  1. natural sciencesA standing wave of electrons confined, typically, within the layers of a crystal
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