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1. quantum_jump
noun. (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum.
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2. quantum
noun. ['ˈkwɑːntəm'] a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory.
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- quantum (English)
- quantum (Latin)
3. quantum
noun. ['ˈkwɑːntəm'] (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory).
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- quantum (English)
- quantum (Latin)
4. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] move forward by leaps and bounds.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] make a sudden physical attack on.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] increase suddenly and significantly.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] rise in rank or status.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. jump
verb. ['ˈdʒʌmp'] be highly noticeable.
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- jump (English)
- jumpen (Middle English (1100-1500))