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Noun photon has 1 sense
  1. photon - a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle
    --1 is a kind of
    gauge boson
    --1 is a part of
     electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

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Photon

Definition:

A photon is an elementary particle that is the quantum of the electromagnetic field, including electromagnetic radiation such as light. It carries energy and momentum.

Senses:

  1. Physics: A quantum of light or any other form of electromagnetic radiation.
  2. Popular: A metaphorical term used to represent a small particle of energy or a unit of light.
  3. Local: A slang term used to refer to a person who possesses immense energy or enthusiasm.

Examples:

Physics (Sense 1):

  • The light emitted by the stars is composed of countless photons.
  • Photons exhibit the wave-particle duality in their behavior.
  • Photons can be absorbed or emitted by atoms.

Popular (Sense 2):

  • After a long day at work, she needed a few photons of motivation to continue.
  • The room was dimly lit, with only a few photons of light illuminating the space.
  • His camera captured every photon of beauty in the landscape.

Local (Sense 3):

  • John is always full of energy and enthusiasm; he's a real photon!
  • Sarah's positive attitude can light up a room; she's a true photon in our office.
  • We need some photons like Mark to boost morale in our team.

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