compton
/kɑmptən/
noun
7 letters2 syllables13 points in Scrabble®17 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS1
NOUN
1
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).
WORD FORMS
Starts withC
Ends withN
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®17 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
GOOD TO KNOW
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Starts & ends withC … N
Syllablescomp · ton
SYNONYMS & RELATED2
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