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quantum (s), quanta (pl)
1. Greatness, amount; a quantity or amount of anything.
2. In physics, the smallest discrete quantity of a physical property, e.g., electromagnetic radiation or angular momentum.
3. The smallest unit used to measure a physical property.
4. Also, as an adjective, sudden, dramatic, and significant (a quantum leap, a sudden, dramatic, and significant change or advance).
2. In physics, the smallest discrete quantity of a physical property, e.g., electromagnetic radiation or angular momentum.
3. The smallest unit used to measure a physical property.
4. Also, as an adjective, sudden, dramatic, and significant (a quantum leap, a sudden, dramatic, and significant change or advance).
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