quantumbits
nounUK /ˈkwɒntəm bɪts/
US /ˈkwɑːntəm bɪts/
Tiny bits of information that a quantum computer uses to do its work.
The scientist used quantumbits to solve a puzzle much faster than a normal computer could.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The basic units of information in a quantum computer, which can be zero and one at the same time.
Each of the quantumbits in the machine can hold more information than a regular bit.
3. A playful or informal way to refer to quantum bits in science stories for kids.
The cartoon robot's brain was made of glowing quantumbits.
4. Units used in quantum cryptography to encode secret messages.
The spies sent their message using quantumbits so no one could copy it.