how to pronounce photon

/ˈfəʊ.tɒn/

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photon is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of photon

noun:

The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

photon frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word photon occurs in english on average 1.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics photon can be related to

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