"quantum tunnelling" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quantum tunnelling (uncountable)
  1. (quantum mechanics) Any of several quantum mechanical effects in which a particle disobeys the laws of classical mechanics. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics
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  2. (figuratively, uncommon) The movement or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner. Tags: figuratively, uncommon, uncountable Related terms (verbal form): quantum tunnel
    Sense id: en-quantum_tunnelling-en-noun-1-decyYr Disambiguation of 'verbal form': 0 100
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