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superpartner

/ˈsupərˌpɑrtnər/ /ˈsupɚˌpɑːrtnər/

Meanings
noun
Any particle related to a more standard particle by supersymmetry.

Examples :

""Scientists theorize that for every known particle, there exists a heavier superpartner, such as the selectron, which is the superpartner of the electron." "
physics science

Related Words

Illustration theorize

theorize verb

/ˈθiːəˌraɪz/ /ˈθɪəˌraɪz/

To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

"The students theorized that the school's new rules were designed to reduce bullying. "

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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 scientists

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. "

Illustration there

there noun

/ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛəɹ/

That place.

"My favorite spot in the park is there, by the old oak tree. "

Illustration supersymmetry

supersymmetry noun

/ˌsupərˈsɪmətri/

A theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces and which proposes a physical symmetry between bosons and fermions.

"Scientists are exploring supersymmetry as a possible framework to connect all the fundamental particles and forces we observe in nature. "

Illustration standard

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

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 which

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration electron

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. "

Illustration exists

exists verb

/ɪɡˈzɪsts/

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

"Simple: "Life exists on Earth." Slightly more specific, but still easy to understand: "My old school still exists, even though it's been remodeled." "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."