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quantum

/ quantum /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

(physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)

Type of:

measure quantity amount

Kinds of:

quasiparticle

Domain:

physics physical science natural philosophy

noun Sense 2

a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantum in quantum theory

Type of:

quantity

Semantic Complexity

71%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

5

Times Searched

2

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measure quantity amount quasiparticle