Meaning of the word photon in English
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photon
US /ˈfoʊ.tɑːn/
UK /ˈfəʊ.tɒn/
Noun
a particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation. A photon carries energy proportional to the radiation frequency but has zero rest mass.
Example:
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Light is composed of tiny particles called photons.
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The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency.
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