singlet
IPA: sˈɪŋgʌɫt
noun
- A set of one, an item not part of a larger set, particularly
- (physics) A multiplet having a single member, especially a single spectroscopic peak.
- (physics, quantum mechanics) A quantum state having zero spin.
- (psychology, informal) A person who does not have a form of multiplicity, i.e. a single persona occupying one human body.
- A single piece of clothing, particularly
- (UK, Australia, Ireland, Nigeria, New Zealand, Singapore) A sleeveless buttonless shirt with a low-cut neck.
- (sports) A one-piece, tight-fitting uniform, usually made of spandex or nylon, required in wrestling and powerlifting.
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Examples of "singlet" in Sentences
- It is equivalent to singlet states.
- Normally the singlet is the ground state.
- I suggest merging singlet into diradical.
- Differences between singlet and triplet carbenes.
- It should not be confused with a wrestling singlet.
- A concerted mechanism is available for singlet carbenes.
- A singlet nitrene reacts with retention of configuration.
- H2TPP is a photosensitizer for the production of singlet oxygen.
- Members of the octet are shown in green, the singlet in magenta.
- Underneath the singlet, wrestlers traditionally wear a jockstrap.