four-momentum

noun

A generalization of momentum in four-dimensional spacetime.

Meanings

nounfour-momentum (plural four-momenta)

plural four-momenta

  1. natural sciencesA generalization of momentum in four-dimensional spacetime.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Translations

Italian quadrimpulso
  • quadrimpulsogeneralization of momentum
Polish czteropęd
  • czteropędgeneralization of momentum
Spanish cuadrimomento
  • cuadrimomentogeneralization of momentum
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Chicago

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