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muon

/ˈmjuːɒn/

Meanings
noun
An unstable elementary particle in the lepton family, having similar properties to the electron but with a mass 207 times greater.

Examples :

"Scientists studying cosmic rays detected a muon, a heavier cousin of the electron, in their particle detector. "
physics element

Related Words

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properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

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heavier adjective

/ˈhɛvɪə/ /ˈhɛviɚ/

(of a physical object) Having great weight.

""This box is heavier than that one, so I need help lifting it." "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration detector

detector noun

/dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/

A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

"Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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greater adjective

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

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detected verb

/dɪˈtɛktɪd/

To discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

"The smoke alarm detected a fire in the kitchen. "

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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. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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electron noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/

The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

"The electrons flowing through the wires in my computer allow me to type this message. "

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unstable verb

/ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/

To release (an animal) from a stable.

"The farmer unstable the horse from the stable before taking it to the field. "

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elementary noun

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

An elementary school

"My son attends the elementary school near our house. "