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baryon

/ˈbæriɒn/

/ˈbɛriɑn/

baryonnoun

baryons

/ˈbæriɒn/

/ˈbɛriɑn/

Translations

The proton is a type of baryon.

Протон — это тип бариона.

Definitions

A subatomic particle made up of three quarks, such as a proton or neutron, which are components of atomic nuclei.

Protons and neutrons are examples of baryons that make up the nucleus of an atom.

Any fermionic hadron composed of three valence quarks (or three antiquarks for an antibaryon) that participates in the strong interaction.

The lambda baryon decays rapidly into lighter particles.

Synonyms

delta baryon

lambda baryon

sigma baryon

xi baryon

omega baryon

baryonadjective

/ˈbær.i.ɒn/

/ˈbæriˌɑn/

Used attributively in physics (e.g., 'baryon number', 'baryon density').

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of baryons.

Baryon number is conserved in this interaction.

Synonyms