Meaning of the word "ground state" in English

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ground state

US /ˈɡraʊnd steɪt/
UK /ˈɡraʊnd steɪt/
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Noun

1.

the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle.

Example:
Electrons typically reside in the ground state unless excited by energy.
Achieving the ground state is crucial for many quantum computing applications.
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