Matrix-mechanics
noun, Physics.
1.
a formulation of non-relativistic quantum mechanics in which physical quantities are represented by matrices and matrix algebra is used to predict the outcome of physical measurements.
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1. variant of . 1. a combining form meaning “mother,” used in the formation of compound words: matrilineal. combining form 1. mother or motherhood: matriarchy word-forming element meaning “mother,” from comb. form of Latin mater (genitive matris) “mother” (see mother (n.1)).
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