photon
Pronunciation
/ˈfoʊˌtɑn/

Definition & Meaning of "photon"in English

Photon
01

a fundamental particle of light that carries electromagnetic energy and exhibits both particle-like and wave-like properties

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
photons
Examples
Photons are the quanta of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
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