Schrödinger equation

noun

Schrö·​ding·​er equation ˈshrā-diŋ-ər How to pronounce Schrödinger equation (audio)
ˈshrō-,
ˈshrœ-,
ˈshrər-,
ˈshrə-
: an equation that describes the wave nature of elementary particles and is fundamental to the description of the properties of all matter

Word History

Etymology

Erwin Schrödinger

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Schrödinger equation was in 1936

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Cite this Entry

“Schrödinger equation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Schr%C3%B6dinger%20equation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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