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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-non]
- /ˈfoʊ nɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [foh-non]
- /ˈfoʊ nɒn/
Definitions of phonon word
- noun phonon a quantum of sound or vibratory elastic energy, being the analogue of a photon of electromagnetic energy. 1
- noun phonon a quantum of vibrational energy in the acoustic vibrations of a crystal lattice 0
- noun phonon a quantum of vibrational or sound energy in a crystal lattice or solid: often characterized as being heat energy 0
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Origin of phonon
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; phon- + -on1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Phonon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phonon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
phonon usage trend in Literature
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