particle

In physics|lang=en terms the difference between excitation and particle

is that excitation is (physics) the change in state as an excited state is formed by the absorption of a quantum of energy while particle is (physics) any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

As nouns the difference between excitation and particle

is that excitation is the act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening while particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

As nouns the difference between particle and practical

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while practical is a part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability.

As an adjective practical is

based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.

As nouns the difference between particle and powder

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while powder is the fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust.

As a verb powder is

to reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

As nouns the difference between particle and piece

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while piece is a part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

As a verb piece is

to assemble (something real or figurative).

As nouns the difference between particle and inch

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while inch is a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.

As a verb inch is

to advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

As nouns the difference between particle and proposition

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while proposition is the act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

As a verb proposition is

to propose a plan to (someone).

As nouns the difference between particle and chunk

is that particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something while chunk is a part of something that has been separated.

As a verb chunk is

to break into large pieces or chunks.

As a noun particle is

a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

As nouns the difference between globule and particle

is that globule is a small round particle of substance; a drop while particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

Blob is a related term of particle.

As nouns the difference between blob and particle

is that blob is (databases) while particle is a very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.