Definition of PLASMON

plasmon

Plural: plasmons

Noun

  • A quantum of plasma oscillation in a metal.
  • The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.
  • All the genetic material outside the cell nucleus.

Examples

  • He studied the Words With Friends board, looking for a resonant play, a PLASMON of points.

Origin / Etymology

From plasma + -on.

Scrabble Score: 11

plasmon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
plasmon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
plasmon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

plasmon: valid Words With Friends Word