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Definition of phonon - 2 dictionary results

pho⋅non

  [foh-non]
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–noun Physics.
a quantum of sound or vibratory elastic energy, being the analogue of a photon of electromagnetic energy.
Origin:
1930–35; phon- + -on 1
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pho·non   (fō'nŏn')   
n.  The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy, considered a discrete particle and used especially in mathematical models to calculate thermal and vibrational properties of solids.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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