phonon
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) + -on. Modelled after photon.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
phonon (plural phonons)
- (physics) The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
- (linguistics) A unit of phonemics.
Coordinate terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
quantum of acoustic energy
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