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de mecánica cuántica
/de meˈkanika kwanˈtika/
quantum mechanical
El modelo de mecánica cuántica explica el comportamiento de partículas subatómicas.
The quantum mechanical model explains the behavior of subatomic particles.
technical
Relating to or governed by the principles of quantum mechanics.
Los efectos de mecánica cuántica son fundamentales en la computación cuántica.
Quantum mechanical effects are fundamental in quantum computing.
Used to describe phenomena, systems, or models that follow the laws of quantum mechanics, such as superposition, entanglement, or wave-particle duality.
Collocations
física de mecánica cuánticaquantum mechanics physicsteoría de mecánica cuánticaquantum mechanical theoryefectos de mecánica cuánticaquantum mechanical effectssistema de mecánica cuánticaquantum mechanical system
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translation
Do not translate 'de mecánica cuántica' word-for-word as 'of quantum mechanics'. Instead, use the adjective form 'quantum mechanical' in English.
Gold Rule
Field-specific usage
This phrase is exclusively used in physics and related technical fields. Do not use it in general contexts.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'mecánica' (from Latin 'mechanica', meaning 'of machines' or 'pertaining to mechanics') and 'cuántica' (from 'cuanto', meaning 'quantum', derived from Latin 'quantus', 'how much'). 'Mecánica cuántica' as a compound term emerged in the early 20th century with the development of quantum theory.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used as a compound adjective in Spanish, typically modifying nouns like 'modelo', 'teoría', 'efectos', or 'sistema'. It is not used as a standalone noun. In English, the equivalent is 'quantum mechanical' + noun.
Word Breakdown
de
of (preposition)
prepositionmecánica
mechanics
nouncuántica
quantum
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés