Plasmon

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈplazmÉ’n/

Origin

From plasma + -on.

Full definition of plasmon

Noun

1. (genetics) All the genetic material in an organism.
2. (physics, astronomy) The quantum of waves produced by the collective effects of large numbers of electrons when disturbed from equilibrium.

Derived terms

• plasmonic
• surface plasmon