polaron

noun

po·​lar·​on ˈpō-lə-ˌrän 

: a conducting electron in an ionic crystal together with the induced polarization of the surrounding lattice

Examples of polaron in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These polarons served as optical probes for the crystal and its collective dynamics. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Given that polarons can last for about 11 nanoseconds, the scientists think that acoustic exciton-polarons could cover more than 25 micrometers before scattering. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary polar + -on entry 2

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polaron

• acheron
• operon
• percheron
• charon
• herren
• karen
• marron
• perron
• terran
• lactoferrin