quantum
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1. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) (noun.cognition)
hyponym | : | quasiparticle, |
definition | : | a quantum of energy (in a crystal lattice or other system) that has position and momentum and can in some respects be regarded as a particle (noun.cognition) |
domain category | : | natural philosophy, physics, |
definition | : | the science of matter and energy and their interactions (noun.cognition) |
2. a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | quantity, |
definition | : | the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable (noun.cognition) |
3. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) (noun.cognition)
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