Definitions for quasiparticle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. quasiparticle(noun)

    a quantum of energy (in a crystal lattice or other system) that has position and momentum and can in some respects be regarded as a particle

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  1. quasiparticle(Noun)

    Any entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle, but comprises a grouping of multiple particles


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