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Meaning of aufbau principle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The rule stating that, in the ground state of an atom or ion, electrons fill subshells of the lowest available energy, followed by subshells of higher energy.

Equivalents

Suomi rakentumisperiaate

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

aufeis Aufgabe Aufhebung AUFI Aufiero Aufklärer

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