word
photon
FOH-ton
ˈfoʊtɒnListen
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Syllable breakdown
photon
Dictionary meaning
The quantum of electromagnetic radiation; a massless particle that carries light and other electromagnetic energy.
Examples
- A photon carries energy proportional to its frequency.
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