ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Decoupling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation [diːˈkʌpəlɪŋ] · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Decoupling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of decouple.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of decouple.

More Meanings

  1. The act or process by which something is decoupled.
  2. (cosmology) The emission of photons during Recombination.

Example Sentences

Directly combining in a low energy state (ground state) is less efficient, so these hydrogen atoms generally form with the electrons still in a high-energy state, and once combined, the electrons quickly release energy in the form of one or more photons as they transition to a low energy state. This release of photons is known as photon decoupling.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uncoupling, disconnect, unbundling, disconnection, disengagement, separation.

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