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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hyperfineadjective

    extremely fine or thin, as in a spectral line split into two or more components

    "hyperfine structure"

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  1. hyperfineadjective

    Extremely fine, especially of the hyperfine structure in the spectra of atoms and molecules.

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  1. hyperfine

    Hyperfine refers to the small alterations or differences in energy levels within atoms or subatomic particles caused by interactions between their magnetic moments. This term is often used in the context of hyperfine structure or hyperfine interactions in quantum physics, spectroscopy, and atomic physics. Hyperfine adjustments are important in various experimental techniques and technology systems, such as atomic clocks.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hyperfine in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hyperfine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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