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Compton¹ Definition

Comp·ton (kämp′tən)

  1. Compton, Arthur Holly (häl′ē) 1892-1962; U.S. physicist

  2. Compton, Karl Taylor 1887-1954; U.S. physicist; brother of Arthur

Compton² Definition

Comp·ton (kämp′tən)

city in SW Calif.: suburb of Los Angeles: pop. 93,000

Etymology: after G. D. Compton, a founder of the Univ. of S Calif.