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exciton

noun
ex·​ci·​ton | \ ˈek-sə-ˌtän How to pronounce exciton (audio) , -ˌsī-\

Definition of exciton

: a mobile combination of an electron and a hole in an excited crystal (as of a semiconductor)
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Other Words from exciton

excitonic \ ˌek-​sə-​ˈtä-​nik How to pronounce excitonic (audio) , -​ˌsī-​ \ adjective

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 But this work was only meant as a proof of concept of exciton fission in a solar cell. — Daniel Oberhaus, WIRED, "New Designs Could Boost Solar Cells Beyond Their Limits," 11 July 2019

First Known Use of exciton

1936, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for exciton

International Scientific Vocabulary excitation + -on entry 2

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