Meaning of the word photon in English

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photon

US /ˈfoʊ.tɑːn/
UK /ˈfəʊ.tɒn/
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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:
Light is composed of tiny particles called photons.
The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency.