mesotron

/mɛˈstrɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of high-energy particle accelerator.

“The research team built a mesotron to test the properties of subatomic particles.”

2. noun

A hypothetical subatomic particle once thought to exist.

“The discovery of the muon led to the abandonment of the concept of the mesotron.”

Synonyms

  • accelerator
  • high-energy particle

Antonyms

  • decelerator
  • low-energy particle