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hadron

(had′rän′)

noun

Particle Physics any of a class of subatomic particles, including the proton, neutron, meson, and hyperon, that consist of a combination of quarks and antiquarks

Origin: Gr hadros, thick, strong + -on

Related Forms:

hadronic adjective

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noun

Any of a class of subatomic particles that are composed of quarks and take part in the strong interaction. See Table at subatomic particle.

Origin:

Origin: Greek hadros, thick; see sā- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -on¹

Related Forms:

had·ronˈic adjective

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