azimuthal quantum number
noun
: an integer associated with the angular momentum of an atomic electron in any one of its possible stationary states, each state corresponding to a different integer compare principal quantum number, radial quantum number
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“Azimuthal quantum number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/azimuthal%20quantum%20number. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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