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Einstein equation

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: any of several equations in physics: such as
a : mass-energy equation
b : einstein's photoelectric equation
c : a formula expressing the diffusion coefficient of suspended colloidal particles as the product of the Boltzmann's constant, the Kelvin temperature, and the particle mobility

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History and Etymology for Einstein equation

after Albert Einstein

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“Einstein equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Einstein%20equation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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