quantum
nounThe smallest amount of a physical quantity that can exist independently, especially a discrete quantity of electromagnetic radiation.
nounThis amount of energy regarded as a unit.
nounA quantity or amount.
nounA specified portion.
nounSomething that can be counted or measured.
nounA unit of acetylcholine, released at the synaptic cleft of a neuromuscular junction.
adjectiveRelating to or based upon quantum theory.
nounThat which has quantity; a concrete quantity.
nounA prescribed, proper, or sufficient amount.