Baryon Number Definition
noun
A quantum number equal to the difference between the number of baryons and the number of antibaryons in a system of subatomic particles. The baryon number remains the same throughout any reaction and is one-third of the quark number.
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(physics) A quantum number related to the difference between the numbers of quarks and antiquarks in a system of subatomic particles.
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Noun
Singular:
baryon number
Plural:
baryon numbers
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