quantum jump meaning

UK /ˈkwɒntəm dʒʌmp/ US /ˈkwɑntəm dʒʌmp/ 3 syllables

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.

quantum jump has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

quantum jump as a noun

  1. (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

    Type of: leap

  2. a sudden large increase or advance
    • this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer

    Synonyms: quantum leap

    Type of: jump

How to pronounce quantum jump

quantum jump is pronounced /ˈkwɒntəm dʒʌmp/ in British English and /ˈkwɑntəm dʒʌmp/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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