boson

/ˈboʊsən/

Definitions

1. noun

A subatomic particle that participates in the strong nuclear force, such as a proton or neutron, or a hypothetical particle, such as a Higgs boson.

“The physicist studied the properties of bosons in particle accelerators.”

Synonyms

  • particle
  • subatomic particle

Antonyms

  • fermion