energy level

noun

: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system

—used especially of the quantum states of electrons in atoms and of nuclei

called also energy state

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for energy level

• bevel
• devil
• daredevil
• sublevel
• multilevel

Kids Definition

energy level

noun

: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system

—used especially of the states of electrons in atoms