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qubit

qu·bit [ ky bìt ] (plural qu·bits)


noun 
Definition:
 
subatomic particle that performs computation: an elementary particle such as an electron or photon that can store data and perform computational tasks within a quantum computer's processor and memory.
Full form  quantum bit


[Late 20th century. <quantum + bit3]
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