quantum

Noun
  1. A discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory (synset 105864332)
    is a type of: quantity - the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
  2. (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) (synset 105864101)
    referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions
    is a type of: amount, measure, quantity - how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
    subtypes: quasiparticle - 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

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