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Compton
biographical name Comp·ton \ˈkäm(p)-tən\
Definition of COMPTON
Arthur Holly 1892–1962 Am. physicist
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Compton
biographical name
Definition of COMPTON
Karl Taylor 1887–1954 bro. of A.H. Am. physicist
Compton
geographical name Comp·ton \ˈkäm(p)-tən\
Definition of COMPTON
city SW California SSE of Los Angeles pop 96,455
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