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quantum anomaly

quantum anomaly noun: any phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used.

Noun

quantum anomaly (plural quantum anomalies)

  1. (quantum mechanics) Any phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used.

Forms of quantum anomaly

pluralquantum anomalies

Questions about quantum anomaly

What does quantum anomaly mean?
Quantum anomaly means any phenomenon that arises when a quantity that becomes zero according to classical physics acquires a finite value when quantum rules are used.
What part of speech is quantum anomaly?
Quantum anomaly is a noun.
What is the plural of quantum anomaly?
The plural of quantum anomaly is quantum anomalies.

Words near quantum anomaly in the dictionary

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  5. quantum anomalies
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  8. quantum bit
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