phonon
nounEtymology From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”).
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Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A unit of phonemics.
phonon
nounUS /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/
Etymology From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
- Derived terms
- hyperphonon, magnetophonon, multiphonon, phononic, phononics, phononless, piezophonon
- Related terms
- quasiparticle