Arthur Holly. 1892–1962, US physicist, noted for his research on X-rays, gamma rays, and nuclear energy: Nobel prize for physics 1927
2. (ˈkʌmptən)
Denis. 1918–97, English cricketer, who played for Middlesex and England (1937–57); broke two records in 1947 scoring 3816 runs and 18 centuries in one season
Compton in American English1
(ˈkɑmptən)
1.
ˈArthur Holly (ˈhɑli) 1892-1962; U.S. physicist
2.
Karl Taylor1887-1954; U.S. physicist; brother of Arthur
Compton in American English2
(ˈkɑmptən)
city in SW Calif.: suburb of Los Angeles: pop. 93,000
Word origin
after G. D. Compton, a founder of the Univ. of S Calif.