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  • 1. Compton
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  • 1. Compton
  • Rhymes with Compton
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1. Compton

noun. 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).

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  • Arthur Compton

Rhymes with Compton

  • crompton
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