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meson

/ˈmɛsɒn/

/ˈmɛˌzɑn/

mesonnoun

mesons

/ˈmɛsɒn/

/ˈmɛˌzɑn/

Translations

The physicist explained the properties of a meson in the lecture.

Физик объяснил свойства мезона на лекции.

Definitions

A subatomic particle composed of one quark and one antiquark, which is involved in mediating the strong force between nucleons in an atomic nucleus.

The meson plays a crucial role in the interactions that hold the atomic nucleus together.

mesonadjective

/ˈmiːzɒn/

/ˈmiːzɑːn/

Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., "meson spectroscopy").

Definitions

Relating to or involving mesons; of or pertaining to mesons.

Meson decay channels provide insight into the strong interaction.