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Corpuscular Theory.
Corpuscular Theory - as a noun
(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corpuscular theory of lightAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wave theoryExample Sentences
"Newton's corpuscular theory posited that light is composed of tiny particles called corpuscles."
"According to the corpuscular theory, matter is made up of discrete particles."
"The corpuscular theory of gases suggests that gases consist of small particles in constant motion."
"The corpuscular theory of magnetism suggests that magnets are composed of tiny particles with magnetic properties."
"The corpuscular theory of heat proposes that heat energy is transmitted through collisions of minuscule particles."
