deexcite

verb — 2 senses

deexcite

verb

UK /ˌdiːɛkˈsaɪt/

Etymology From de- + excite.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics To decrease the energy of something

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics To move an atom etc to a lower energy level

Related terms
deexcitation

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