photon
noun/ˈfoʊtɒn/
Frequency rank: #9,389 most common English word
Meaning
A tiny particle of light or other electromagnetic radiation, carrying a quantum of energy.
Example sentence
Scientists discovered that each photon of light carries a specific amount of energy.
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