(physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory
双语例句
In quantum mechanics, there is wave-particle duality so the properties of the particle can be described as a wave. 在量子力学中,存在波粒二象性,这样看来粒子特性可以描述为波。
By classical reasoning a photon would have the apparent dualistic property of being either a particle or a wave disturbance. 古典理论推断光子具有波粒二象性。