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phonon

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊ.nɑn/

The English word “phonon” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

From phono- + -on. From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound”). Modelled after photon.

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