corpuscular theory

Other forms: corpuscular theories

Definitions of corpuscular theory
  1. noun
    (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles
    synonyms: corpuscular theory of light
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    antonyms:
    wave theory
    (physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves
    type of:
    scientific theory
    a theory that explains scientific observations
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