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baryon - What does it mean?

Definition of 'baryon'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (particle) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.
  • Derived terms

    * exotic baryon

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