phonon
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) + -on. Modelled after photon.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/, /ˈfoʊ.nɔn/
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Noun
phonon (plural phonons)
Translations
quantum of acoustic energy
See also
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