magnetic quantum number

noun

A quantum number of an atomic orbital, whose possible values are related to the azimuthal quantum number, that denotes the energy levels in a subshell.

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Meanings

nounmagnetic quantum number (plural magnetic quantum numbers)

plural magnetic quantum numbers

  1. natural sciencesA quantum number of an atomic orbital, whose possible values are related to the azimuthal quantum number, that denotes the energy levels in a subshell.
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