wave-particle duality
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(physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory (synset 104927745)
referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactionsis a type of: property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a classsame as: duality
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