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quantum theory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theory developed in the early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta.
  2. Modern quantum mechanics.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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