English
Detailed Synonyms for Compton in English
Compton:
Compton [the ~] noun
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the Compton
– 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) 1the Arthur Compton; the Arthur Holly Compton; the Compton– 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) 1