quantal

/ˈkwɒntəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for the amount of electrical charge on an electron or other subatomic particle, especially in the context of quantum mechanics.

“The scientist studied the quantal properties of subatomic particles in her lab.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement for the amount of energy exchanged in an elementary particle collision.

“The physicists measured the quantal energy transferred in the particle collision.”

Synonyms

  • quantization
  • quantum

Antonyms

  • classical