hadron

/ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ · noun

Meaning

A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.

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Related words

lepton(English)meson(English)baryon(English)hybrid meson(English)prehadron(English)dihadron(English)hadronization(English)parton(English)collider(English)cern(English)calorimeter(English)boson(English)

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