quantum jump

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Definitions of quantum jump words

noun quantum jump Physics. an abrupt transition of a system described by quantum mechanics from one of its discrete states to another, as the fall of an electron in an atom to an orbit of lower energy. 1
noun quantum jump any sudden and significant change, advance, or increase. 1
noun quantum jump physics: abrupt change in energy level of electron 1
noun quantum jump huge advance 1
noun quantum jump a sudden alteration in the energy level of an atom or molecule 0
noun quantum jump any sudden and extensive change or advance, as in a program or policy 0

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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