Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excitation
noun
/ˌɛk.sɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of stimulating or energizing something, typically in a scientific context.
Examples
- The excitation of the electrons in the atom causes them to jump to a higher energy level.
- In neuroscience, excitation refers to the process that increases the likelihood of a neuron firing.
- The scientist measured the excitation of the particles in the experiment.
Meaning
Excitation refers to the process by which an atom or molecule absorbs energy, leading to an increase in its energy level.
Synonyms
- stimulation
- energizing
- activation
