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photonic

/fɒtɒnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does photonic mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling light, especially in being emitted as particles or quanta. Involving or based on light.

Example

"The photonic crystal emitted a bright, pulsing glow."

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