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quantum dot
KWON-tum DOT
ˈkwɒntəm dɒtListen
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Syllable breakdown
quantumdot
Dictionary meaning
nanoscale semiconductor crystal typically 2–10 nanometers in diameter whose electronic properties are determined by quantum mechanical effects and size; emits specific wavelengths of light when excited, enabling applications in display technology, medical imaging, and solar cells
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