eijakautumiskykyinen

The Finnish word "eijakautumiskykyinen" describes a property of a substance or system that cannot be divided or separated into smaller, independent parts. This term is often encountered in scientific contexts, particularly in physics and chemistry, when discussing fundamental particles or states of matter.

When a substance is described as eijakautumiskykyinen, it implies a lack of inherent divisibility. For example, in theoretical physics, certain elementary particles are considered eijakautumiskykyinen because they are believed to be the smallest possible units of matter and cannot be broken down further. This contrasts with composite particles, which are made up of smaller constituents and are therefore "jakautumiskykyinen" (divisible).

In a broader sense, the concept can also apply to abstract systems or processes. A state or phenomenon that is eijakautumiskykyinen cannot be decomposed into simpler, unrelated components. It exists as a unified whole. Understanding this property is crucial for comprehending the fundamental nature of physical entities and the limits of reductionism in scientific inquiry.