noun
energon
EH-nuhrd-zhon
noun
1
A hypothetical particle of pure energy, a term mostly known from science fiction.
"The comic imagined energon as the smallest possible unit of power."
How to Use Energon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA made-up or theoretical particle representing pure energy, mostly known from fiction (such as the Transformers franchise).
When to use it
Rare outside science fiction and pop culture.
Word Forms
energons plural
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Etymology
Formed from energy plus the particle-naming suffix -on (as in "proton" or "electron").