quanta

noun

plural of quantum
as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it

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  1. amounts
  2. quantities
Noun
  • Once the vitamins enter the tubules, the essential amounts (such as vitamins C, B6, and B12) are actively reabsorbed and returned to the bloodstream.
    — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The development comes as Louisiana prepares for a wave of new industrial and technology projects that will require substantial amounts of reliable power.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of amounts
Noun
  • At present, lithium-ion batteries excel at short-term electricity storage (hours), but hydrogen can be stored in large quantities in underground salt caverns for months, balancing seasonal swings in renewable energy production.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Federal prosecutors accuse Maduro of participating in a conspiracy that helped move massive quantities of cocaine into the United States by working with Venezuelan law enforcement officials to assist drug traffickers.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of quantities
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“Quanta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quanta. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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