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hadrons

/ˈhædrɒnz/

Meanings
noun
A composite particle that comprises two or more quarks held together by the strong force and (consequently) can interact with other particles via said force; a meson or a baryon.

Examples :

"Protons and neutrons, the building blocks of atomic nuclei, are examples of hadrons. "
physics energy

Related Words

Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration neutrons

neutrons noun

/ˈnjuːtrɒnz/ /ˈnuːtrɒnz/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The nucleus of a helium atom contains two protons and two neutrons. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration composite

composite noun

/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ /kəmˈpɑzɪt/

A mixture of different components.

"The countertop is a composite of recycled glass and concrete. "

Illustration examples

examples noun

/ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩z/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩z/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"Here are some examples of different types of birds: robins, eagles, and sparrows. "

Illustration protons

protons noun

/ˈpɹoʊtɑnz/

A positively charged subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and determining the atomic number of an element, composed of two up quarks and a down quark.

"The number of protons in an atom's nucleus defines what element it is. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration together

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Illustration consequently

consequently adverb

/ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɑːnsəˌkwɛntli/

As a result or consequence of something.

"The weather was terrible, consequently, the picnic was cancelled. "

Illustration comprises

comprises verb

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪz/

To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

"The parts are comprised by the whole."

Illustration quarks

quarks noun

/kwɔːrks/ /kwɑːrks/

In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.

"Protons and neutrons, which make up the nucleus of an atom, are themselves made of even smaller particles called quarks. "

Illustration interact

interact noun

/ɪntəɹˈækt/

A short act or piece between others, as in a play; a break between acts.

"The play had a short interact between the second and third acts, giving the audience a chance to stretch their legs. "