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quantum theory
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(physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta) WordNet 3.0
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(physics) a physical theory that certain properties occur only in discrete amounts (quanta) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A theory developed in the early 20th century, according to which nuclear and radiation phenomena can be explained by assuming that energy only occurs in discrete amounts called quanta. Wiktionary
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scientific theory
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physics
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uncertainty principle
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quantum theory
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quantum theory

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