pion

English

/ˈpaɪɒn/

noun
Definitions
  • (particle) Any of three semistable mesons, having positive, negative or neutral charge, composed of up and down quarks/antiquarks.

Etymology

Suffix from English pi (pi, number 3.14159..).

Origin

English

pi

Gloss

pi, number 3.14159..

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