quantum chemistry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quantum chemistry
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Vitol’s operations churn out data that gives an edge to Liu, a Cambridge chemical-engineering graduate who published a paper on quantum chemistry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Chemists can calculate transition states using a quantum chemistry method known as density functional theory.
From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023
This could be useful for applications in quantum chemistry and quantum computing, as molecules in the same quantum state share physical and chemical properties.
From Scientific American • Aug. 15, 2023
On her handling of the pandemic, the chancellor who has a doctorate in quantum chemistry said the scientist within her was at war with the politician.
From Reuters • Oct. 22, 2021
Mrs Merkel trained as a physicist, and has a PhD in quantum chemistry.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021
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