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quantum tunnelling

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables
quan-tum -tun-nelling
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.

Uncountable

noun

The movement or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

quantum tunnel

Frequently Paired Words

quantum tunnel

Questions

What does quantum tunnelling mean?
Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics.

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