plasmon

noun — 2 senses

plasmon

noun

UK /ˈplazmɒn/

Etymology From plasma + -on, modelled after electron.

Astronomy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.

Derived terms: magnetoplasmon, plasmonic, surface plasmon
Related terms: phonon, photon, plasmonics

plasmon

noun

Etymology From (cyto)plasm + -on.

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences All the genetic material outside the cell nucleus.

Derived terms: homoplasmon

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