"quantum weirdness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American physicist Heinz Pagels in 1982. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Heinz Pagels|in=1982|nat=American|nobycat=1|occ=physicist}} Coined by American physicist Heinz Pagels in 1982 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quantum weirdness (uncountable)
  1. The phenomena of quantum mechanics that cannot be explained in terms of the experiences of everyday life. Wikipedia link: quantum weirdness Tags: uncountable
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