phonon
Plural: phonons
Noun
- A quantum of vibrational energy, particularly in a crystal lattice.
- The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.
- A unit of phonemics.
Examples
- The PHONON of excitement was palpable when he scored a bingo.
Origin / Etymology
From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.
Scrabble Score: 11
phonon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordphonon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phonon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 13
phonon: valid Words With Friends Word