phonon

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Synonyms: phono, photon, phono-, phonol, thonon

Antonyms: phono, photon, phono-, phonol, thonon

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Noun

1. The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave.

Noun

1. A unit of phonemics.

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