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Compton

comp·ton

UK/ˈkɒmp.tən/ US/ˈkɑmp.tən/ uncommon

noun

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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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From Old English Cumbtūn. Equivalent to combe (“valley”) + -ton (“town”).

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