What does einstein mean?
Einstein means (photochemistry, dated) One mole of photons, regardless of frequency, as used to measure irradiance..
Einstein
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(photochemistry, dated) One mole of photons, regardless of frequency, as used to measure irradiance..
Definitions by Sense
- (photochemistry, dated) One mole of photons, regardless of frequency, as used to measure irradiance.
- (informal) A genius; a very smart person.
- (mathematics, physics) A shape that can be repeated to cover a plane with a nonrepeating pattern.
Example Sentences
The einstein (symbol E) is an obsolete unit with two conflicting definitions.
He's a prodigy — they call him their little einstein.
In less poetic terms, an einstein is an “aperiodic monotile,” a shape that tiles a plane, or an infinite two-dimensional flat surface, but only in a nonrepeating pattern. (The term “einstein” comes from the German “ein stein,” or “one stone” — more loosely, “one tile” or “one shape.”)
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Word Forms
- einsteins
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for einstein?
Common synonyms include boffin, brain, brainiac, bright spark.
What is the opposite of einstein?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use einstein in a sentence?
The einstein (symbol E) is an obsolete unit with two conflicting definitions.
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