corpuscular theory of light

Other forms: corpuscular theories of light

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