eng: Compton

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Meaning
means	(noun) 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) Arthur Compton, Arthur Holly Compton, Compton
means	e/Compton (LACMTA station)
means	e/Compton (Trappe, Maryland)
means	e/Compton (crater)
means	e/Compton (provincial electoral district)
means	e/Compton, California
means	e/Compton, IL
means	e/Megantic-Compton-Stanstead