phonon

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/(US)
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/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/(US) · /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/(US)

Definition of phonon

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
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noun

  1. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
  2. A unit of phonemics.

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Etymology

From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

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