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Quantum

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the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess, according to quantum theory

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Quanta
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Quantum's
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§1
the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess, according to quantum theory
§2
a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantities in quantum theory

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