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Quantum leap

/ˈkwɒntəm liːp/

The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.

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noun
  1. 1

    The discontinuous change of the state of an electron in an atom or molecule from one energy level to another.

  2. 2

    An abrupt, extreme change. (metaphorical)

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