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Vocabulary Entry
photon
|noun • verb
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noun
A photon is a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; it is the basic unit that makes up light.
Example Sentences
"Photons travel at the speed of light in a vacuum."
"The energy of a photon is directly related to its frequency."
"In photosynthesis, plants use photons from sunlight to create energy."
V
verb
To photon (less commonly used) typically refers to the process or action of emitting photons.
Example Sentences
"The laser was designed to photon in a specific wavelength."
"Certain materials can photon when they are excited by electricity."
"Scientists can photon various colors of light depending on the energy levels used."