'Compton' definitions:
Definition of 'Compton'
From: WordNet
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) [syn: Compton, Arthur Compton, Arthur Holly Compton]
Compton, CA -- U.S. city in California
From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Compton, CA -- U.S. city in California
Population (2000) :
93493
Housing Units (2000) :
23795
Land area (2000) :
10.134130 sq. miles (26.247276 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.069970 sq. miles (0.181222 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
10.204100 sq. miles (26.428498 sq. km)
FIPS code :
15044
Located within :
California (CA), FIPS 06
Location :
33.896715 N, 118.225078 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Compton, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois
From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Compton, IL -- U.S. village in Illinois
Population (2000) :
347
Housing Units (2000) :
136
Land area (2000) :
0.165860 sq. miles (0.429576 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.165860 sq. miles (0.429576 sq. km)
FIPS code :
15989
Located within :
Illinois (IL), FIPS 17
Location :
41.694222 N, 89.086006 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
61318
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.