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quantum

quan·tum

UK/ˈkwɒntəm/ US/ˈkwɑntəm/ fairly common informal

noun

1.

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

2.

Origin

From Late Latin quantum, noun use of neuter form of Latin quantus (“how much”).

Phrases

  • azimuthal quantum number
  • blood quantum
  • cavity quantum electrodynamics
  • loop quantum gravity
  • magnetic quantum number
  • orbital quantum number
  • principal quantum number
  • quabla operator
  • quantum acoustics
  • quantum bogosort
  • quantum financial system
  • quantum interference

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