pionic

/paɪˈɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a pion

“The pionic particles played a crucial role in the experiment.”

2. noun

a hypothetical particle made from a quark and an antiquark

“Researchers discovered a new type of pionic particle.”

Synonyms

  • pion
  • pionlike

Antonyms

  • nonpionic