a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it
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Recent Examples of quantumCalled vacuum decay, this apocalyptic event would result from the emergence of a new quantum state.—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 On the winning side of Wall Street was D-Wave Quantum, which jumped 25.9% after releasing its latest quantum computing system.—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025 For this reason, when describing the chirality of massive particles, physicists often refer to the mathematical description of the particle’s quantum properties.—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 May 2025 Entanglement is when two particles are connected even over a vast range, via quantum teleportation.—Michael Barclay, Quartz, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantum
The Corps, which is much smaller than the Army and Air Force, spends the least on bonuses and tends to spread the amount among a larger number of service members.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Ingesting large amounts of magnesium through your diet or supplements may raise your risk for gastrointestinal side effects.
More than the Martini or the Manhattan, the Martinez evokes that Gilded Age, an echo of a long past era reflected in the quantity of vermouth and the unusual character of maraschino.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
Loveland, Grand Junction, and Aspen are among the top destinations for outdoor galleries, housing original artwork in museum-like quantities amid the fresh air.
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