Definition of EXCITON

exciton

Meanings

Plural: excitons

Noun

  • A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor

Origin / Etymology

From excite + -on.

Scrabble Score: 16

exciton is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
exciton is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exciton is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

exciton is a valid Words With Friends word