Photon

noun

/ˈfəʊtɒn/

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.nounThe quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

Synonyms

light errant light quantum gamma photon gamma quantum x-ray photon gauge boson proto-photon superphoton monophoton super-photon soft photon

Rhymes With

paragon liaison automaton fawn lexicon phenomenon drawn denouement

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