nuclear quadrupole resonance

noun

A technique, related to nuclear magnetic resonance, that allows detection of transitions of atomic nuclei in the absence of a magnetic field.

Meanings

noun

alternative NQR

  1. nuclear physicschemistryA technique, related to nuclear magnetic resonance, that allows detection of transitions of atomic nuclei in the absence of a magnetic field.
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