quanta

noun

SayKWON-tuhUS/ˈkwɑntə/UK/ˈkwɒntə/

1 meaning of quanta

1
noun
Plural of quantum.
An atom absorbs and emits energy only in discrete quanta.
The scheduler hands each thread a series of short time quanta.

quanta is a form of quantum

quantum, noun: The smallest possible unit of a given quantity or measurable phenomenon, which for that reason cannot be divided. Full entry

Forms: quantumquantums pluralquanta plural
Spelling: quantum → quanta: irregular plural (no -s)

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