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Higgs - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Higgs'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • pertaining to the Higgs mechanism/Higgs force
  • Synonyms

    * Higgsian

    Derived terms

    * Higgs boson * Higgs field * Higgsian * Higgsino * Higgsless * Higgs mechanism * Higgs particle

    Noun

    (es)
  • Short form of Higgs boson.
  • * {{quote-web|date=2012-07-02|author=Rincon, Paul|title=US sees stronger hints of Higgs|site=bbc.co.uk|
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18677808|accessdate=2012-07-02}}
    The Higgs is the cornerstone of the Standard Model - the most successful theory to explain the workings of the Universe - and explains why all other particles have mass.

    See also

    * English eponyms

    Similar to 'Higgs'

    Hicks, Howies, Hayes, Hewes, Hews, Huws, Hawes, Hawks, Hays, HEAs, HEOs, Hess