photonic
|pho-ton-ic|
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/fəˈtɒnɪk/
(photon)
light-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photonic' originates from the Greek word 'phōs,' meaning 'light,' combined with the suffix '-onic' to denote a relation to photons.
Historical Evolution
'photon' was coined in the early 20th century from the Greek 'phōs' and the suffix '-on,' used in the names of subatomic particles.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the concept of light particles, and it has retained this meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving photons, which are particles of light.
The photonic properties of the material make it ideal for optical applications.
Synonyms
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