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exciton

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English

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Etymology

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From excite +‎ -on.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɛksɪtən/, /ɪkˈsaɪtɑn/, /ɛkˈsaɪtɒn/
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Noun

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exciton (plural excitons)

  1. (physics) A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor

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Noun

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exciton m (plural excitons)

  1. (physics) exciton

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