spin quantum number

noun

A quantum number that specifies the spin of a particle; for an electron, it may only take the values ±1/2

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Meanings

nounspin quantum number (plural spin quantum numbers)

plural spin quantum numbers

  1. natural sciencesA quantum number that specifies the spin of a particle; for an electron, it may only take the values ±1/2
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