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quantum jump
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As a noun, quantum jump means (physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum.
Meanings of quantum jump
2 meaningsnoun
(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum
A sudden large increase or advance
“this may not insure success but it will represent a quantum leap from last summer”
Similar: quantum leap
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noun: a sudden large increase or advance
quantum leap