quantum in German
quantum in German is Quanten-, Quant, Quantum — quantum means the smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
quantum in German
Quanten-
(physics) Involving quanta, quantum mechanics or other aspects of quantum physics.
Quant
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
Quantum
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
Minimum
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
Menge
(physics) The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon. [from 20th c.]
What does "quantum" mean?
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noun The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
"A photon is a quantum of light."
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adj Involving quantum mechanics — the physics of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic scale.
"Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once."
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adj Sudden and dramatic rather than gradual — used loosely for a major leap forward.
"The new engine was a quantum leap in efficiency."
quantum in a sentence
- A photon is a quantum of light.
- Energy at this scale moves in quanta, not smooth increments.
- Quantum computers use particles that can exist in more than one state at once.
- The professor's research focuses on quantum theory.
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What is "quantum" in German?
"quantum" in German is Quanten-, Quant, Quantum. quantum means: The smallest discrete amount of something, especially a fixed unit of energy in physics.
How do you use "quantum" in a sentence?
Example: "A photon is a quantum of light." In German, "quantum" is Quanten-, Quant, Quantum.
Are there other ways to say "quantum" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "quantum": Quanten-, Quant, Quantum, Minimum, Menge.
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