dictionary.pt
quantum
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ˈkwɐ̃tu/quan·tum
Definition
1In physics, a discrete and indivisible quantity of a physical property, especially energy, involved in an interaction, according to quantum theory.
Usage examples
“The photon is the quantum of electromagnetic radiation.”
“Quantum theory describes energy emission in quanta.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
quantum of energyquantum theoryquantum leap