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quantum jump

/ quantum jump /
noun

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noun Sense 1
(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum
Type of:
leap jump saltation
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 2
a sudden large increase or advance
"this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer"
Type of:
jump leap
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Sense Count
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