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How to say: compton
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Compton
Syllables
compton
US accent
/kˈɑːmptən/
UK accent
/kˈɒmptən/
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Definition
Definition — United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy; his observation that X-rays behave like miniature bowling balls in their interactions with electrons provided evidence for the quantal nature of light (1892-1962)