Phrase guide

fine structure

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The structure of spectra characterised by the splitting of lines due to relativistic effects

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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noun

Meaning 2

the presence of groups of closely spaced spectrum lines observed in the atomic spectrum of certain elements

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the fine structure results from slightly different energy levels

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Broader terms: spectrum line

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