PHONON
Meaning of PHONON in English
n.
Pronunciation: ' f ō - ˌ nän
Function: noun
Etymology: phon- + 2 -on
Date: 1932
: a quantum of vibrational energy (as in a crystal)
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.
Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.
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