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quanta

UK
/ˈkwɒn.tə/
US
/ˈkwɑːn.tə/

Translations

quantanoun
quanta
pl
UK
/ˈkwɒntə/
US
/ˈkwɑntə/
The energy is absorbed in discrete units called quanta.
Энергия поглощается в дискретных единицах, называемых квантами.
Additional translations
порция
Synonyms
segments
portions
units
amounts
quantities
quantumnoun

quanta

pl

quanta
pl
UK
/ˈkwɒn.təm/
US
/ˈkwɑːn.təm/
The scientist explained the concept of a quantum in the lecture.
Учёный объяснил концепцию кванта на лекции.
Additional translations
квантум
порция
Synonyms
measure
degree
portion
amount
quantity

Definitions

quantanoun
The smallest possible discrete unit of any physical property, often referring to energy or matter.
In quantum mechanics, energy is transferred in discrete amounts called quanta.
quantumnoun
The smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.
In physics, a photon is considered a quantum of light.
A required or allowed amount, especially an amount of money legally payable in damages.
The court determined the quantum of damages to be awarded to the plaintiff.
A share or portion.
Each partner received a quantum of the profits from the business venture.
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