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Corpuscular Theory

Definition: The corpuscular theory is a scientific explanation that proposes matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called corpuscles.

Parts of Speech: noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: The scientific theory that explains the nature of matter as composed of corpuscles.

Example sentence: According to the corpuscular theory, all matter is made up of tiny, invisible particles that cannot be divided further.

Sense 2:

Definition: The belief that light consists of tiny particles emitted by light sources.

Example sentence: Sir Isaac Newton investigated the corpuscular theory of light, proposing that light travels as a stream of tiny particles called corpuscles.

Usages:

Popular Usage: The corpuscular theory played a crucial role in the development of modern physics.

Local Usage: In our local scientific community, the corpuscular theory is still a topic of intense debate.

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