BOHR THEORY
Dictionary entry overview: What does Bohr theory mean? • BOHR THEORY (noun)
The noun BOHR THEORY has 1 sense:
1. (physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only be in certain stationary energy states and light is emitted when electrons jump from one energy state to another
Familiarity information: BOHR THEORY used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BOHR THEORY (noun)
Meaning:
(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only be in certain stationary energy states and light is emitted when electrons jump from one energy state to another
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("Bohr theory" is a kind of...):
atomic theory (a theory of the structure of the atom)
Domain category:
natural philosophy; physical science; physics (the science of matter and energy and their interactions)
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