Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Corpuscular Theory Of Light.
Corpuscular Theory Of Light - as a noun
(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as a stream of particles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corpuscular theoryAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wave theory of lightExample Sentences
"The corpuscular theory of light suggests that light is composed of tiny particles called corpuscles."
"Isaac Newton's corpuscular theory of light was widely accepted in the 17th century."
"According to the corpuscular theory of light, these particles travel in straight lines."
"The corpuscular theory of light was eventually replaced by the wave theory."
"One of the main proponents of the corpuscular theory of light was Thomas Young."
