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quantum mechanics

quan·tum me·chan·ics
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kwon-tuh m muh-kan-iks]
    • /ˈkwɒn təm məˈkæn ɪks/
    • /ˈkwɒn.təm məˈkæn.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwon-tuh m muh-kan-iks]
    • /ˈkwɒn təm məˈkæn ɪks/

Definitions of quantum mechanics words

  • noun quantum mechanics a theory of the mechanics of atoms, molecules, and other physical systems that are subject to the uncertainty principle. Abbreviation: QM. 1
  • noun quantum mechanics particle physics 1
  • noun quantum mechanics the branch of mechanics, based on the quantum theory used for interpreting the behaviour of elementary particles and atoms, which do not obey Newtonian mechanics 0
  • noun quantum mechanics a physical theory that describes the motion of objects by the principles of quantum theory 0

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Origin of quantum mechanics

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Quantum mechanics

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quantum mechanics popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for quantum mechanics

noun quantum mechanics

  • atomics — the scientific study of atoms
  • atomistic — of atoms or atomism
  • atomology — (dated) The doctrine of atoms.
  • nucleonics — the branch of science that deals with nuclear phenomena, as radioactivity, fission, or fusion, especially practical applications, as in industrial engineering.

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