quantal
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quan·tal
(kwŏn′tl)adj.
1. Physics
a. Of or relating to quanta, quantum mechanics, or a quantized system.
b. Existing in only one of two possible states.
2. Biology Of or designating an all-or-none response or effect: a quantal reaction.
quan′tal·ly adv.
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quantal
(ˈkwɒntəl)adj
1. (Atomic Physics) of or relating to a quantum or an entity that is quantized
2. denoting something that is capable of existing in only one of two states
ˈquantally adv
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quan•tal
(ˈkwɒn tl)adj.
of or pertaining to quanta or to quantum mechanics.
[1915–20]
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| Adj. | 1. | quantal - of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" |
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