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Meaning of phonon

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

phonon

Pronunciation:/ˈfoʊ.nɑn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

  2. A unit of phonemics.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phonon

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