phonon
English
editEtymology
editphono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”) + -on. Modelled after photon.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editphonon (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
editTranslations
editquantum of acoustic energy
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