photon
nounHow many syllables in photon?
There are 2 syllables in the word photon.How to pronounce photon:
Definition of photon:
- photon (noun):
- a quantum of electromagnetic radiation
- a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle.
Synonyms for photon:
electromagnetic radiation
electromagnetic wave
nonparticulate radiation
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