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In the [[cosmere]], '''axon''' (plural '''axi''') is a word that either means an atom (in the scientific sense) or the more ambiguous concept of the smallest division of matter.{{wob ref|11359}}{{book ref|sa4|97}} The latter definition might apply to subatomic particles or other types of entities, depending on the theoretical model espoused by the one using the word.
== Nature ==
The axi of different elements differ from one another, and can bind into compounds. These can be observed via spectroscopy.{{book ref|mb7|13}}
Axi have their own polarity, which can be influenced by [[Steel|steelpushes]] under the right circumstances.{{book ref|sa4|97}}{{book ref|mb7|epilogue|4}}
{{anchor|negative axi}}Axi have a negative form of themselves, which annihilate each other upon interaction.{{book ref|sa4|65}} Related to this, axi contain a very large amount of energy, and can be directly converted into it through various means.{{book ref|sa4|97}}{{book ref|sa4|65}}{{book ref|mb7|15}}{{book ref|mb7|17}}
=== God Metals ===
The axi that make up God Metals act strangely, not necessarily following the laws of physics.{{book ref|mb7|13}}
When used in spectroscopy, they release an entire spectrum of light, with one colour reaching off the spectroscopic scale. Furthermore, they do not change in state based entirely off of temperature, like other elements.{{book ref|mb7|13}}
== Use in Roshar ==
In [[Surgebinding]], the Surges of [[Cohesion]] and [[Tension]] are defined as being related to different types of ''axial interconnection'', with Cohesion being the Surge of ''strong'' axial interconnection and Tension being the Surge of ''soft'' axial interconnection.{{book ref|sa2|part=ars}} This indicates that these Surges work on the bonds between axi.
== Other Uses ==
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