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quantum theory

quan·tum the·o·ry


noun 
Definition:
 
theory about subdivision of energy: a theory describing the behavior and interactions of elementary particles or energy states based on the assumptions that energy is subdivided into discrete amounts and that matter possesses wave properties

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