quantum (n)

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def (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)
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Hypernym measure, quantity, amount
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Derivationally related form quantum → quantal
Hyponym quasiparticle
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) quantized → quantum
Derivationally related form quantal → quantum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) quantal → quantum
Hyponym measure, quantity, amount
Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Hypernym quasiparticle

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