Compton (surname)
WordNet
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)
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Proper noun
- Any of several placenames in England from the words for valley and habitation.
- from the placenames.