Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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quantum | Yes | No | No | No |
quantal | No | Yes | No | No |
quantum (noun) | quantal (noun) |
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(physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) | |
a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory |
quantum (adjective) | quantal (adjective) |
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of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states |