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
"The stability and binding properties of positronic compounds provide unique perspectives on the interaction of antiparticles with ordinary substances, paving the way for novel investigations in the field of quantum chemistry," remarks Dr. Tachibana.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 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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