Ryd·berg
| \ ˈridˌbərg \
plural -s
Definition of Rydberg
: the Rydberg constant especially when expressed in energy terms with maximum possible value of about 2.179 × 10−11 ergs
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“Rydberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rydberg. Accessed 17 May. 2021.
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