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photon

noun

A quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle

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Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
HO
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈfəʊtɒn

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noun

  1. A quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle

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