hyperon

/haɪˈpɪərɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A baryon with a negative or zero value of strangeness, such as a proton, neutron, or lambda particle.

“The physicist studied the properties of hyperons in high-energy particle collisions.”

2. noun

A subatomic particle composed of three quarks, similar to a baryon, but with different properties.

“The discovery of new hyperons expanded our understanding of the strong nuclear force.”

Synonyms

  • baryon
  • subatomic particle

Antonyms

  • lepton