de-excite

[dee-ik-sahyt]

verb (used with object)

to cause (an atom) to fall from an excited energy level to a lower energy level.

verb (used without object)

to become de-excited.

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De-excite is always a great word to know.

So is transverse wave. Does it mean:

a wave in which the direction of displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, as a surface wave of water

energy transmitted in wave motion, especially electromagnetic wave motion

Also, de·ex·cite.

Origin:
1960–65

Related forms

de-ex·ci·ta·tion, de·ex·ci·ta·tion, noun

Word Dynamo Rating For De-excite

de-ex·cite