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quantum

Entries 1 to 10 of 14.

  1. 1quantum (noun)
  2. 2quantum (adjective)
  3. light quantum
  4. magnetic quantum number
  5. quantum chromodynamics
  6. quantum electrodynamics
  7. quantum field theory
  8. quantum jump
  9. quantum leap
  10. quantum mechanics

Main Entry:
1quan·tum Listen to the pronunciation of 1quantum
Pronunciation:
\ˈkwän-təm\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural quan·ta Listen to the pronunciation of quanta \ˈkwän-tə\
Etymology:
Latin, neuter of quantus how much
Date:
1567
1 a: quantity , amount b: portion , part c: gross quantity : bulk2 a: any of the very small increments or parcels into which many forms of energy are subdivided b: any of the small subdivisions of a quantized physical magnitude (as magnetic moment)
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