L-line

[ el-lahyn ]

noun

, Physics.

1. one of a series of lines L-series in the x-ray spectrum of an atom corresponding to radiation L-radiation caused by the transition of an electron to the L-shell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of L-line¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

An' Colter says he was ridin' with you an' that you was followin' them tracks that led to town from that Circle L line cabin.

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