English Explanatory Dictionary

plasmon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.
noun
  1. All the genetic material outside the cell nucleus.
name
  1. A proprietary dried milk product used as a fortifying agent in biscuits.

Pronunciation

/ˈplazmɒn/

Word forms

plasmon plasmons

Etymology

From plasma + -on.

Related words

phonon photon plasmonics

Derived words

magnetoplasmon plasmonic surface plasmon homoplasmon
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