noun Download 🔗Share The quantum of acoustic or vibrational energy (sound), considered a discrete particle rather than a wave. Examples : "The heat from the stove caused vibrations in the metal pot, which scientists describe as the movement of phonons. " physics sound energy material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A unit of phonemics. Examples : "Linguists analyze spoken language by breaking it down into phonemes, and these phonemes can be further studied as individual units called phonons. " phonetics linguistics sound language unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading