positron

English

/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/, /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/

noun
Definitions
  • (particle) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge

Etymology

Suffix from English positive.

Origin

English

positive

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