Composite-particle definition
A subatomic particle, such as a proton or neutron, that is composed of two or more elementary particles.
noun
A subatomic particle that is composed of two or more elementary particles. The protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom are composite particles, as they are composed of quarks; electrons orbiting the nucleus are not composite particles.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
composite-particle
Plural:
composite-particles