exciton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-sə-ˌtän, -ˌsī-\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-sə-ˌtän, -ˌsī-\

Definitions of exciton word

noun exciton A mobile concentration of energy in a crystal formed by an excited electron and an associated hole. 1
noun exciton a mobile neutral entity in a crystalline solid consisting of an excited electron bound to the hole produced by its excitation 0
noun exciton a localized, electrically neutral, excited state that allows the transfer of energy but not electric charge through a semiconductor, insulator, etc., as an electron bound to a positive hole 0
noun exciton (physics) A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor. 0

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Parts of speech for Exciton

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exciton popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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