pion

noun

pion

noun

/ˈpaɪɒn/

Etymology From pi + -on, as alteration of pi-meson.

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Particle Any of three semistable mesons, having positive, negative or neutral charge, composed of up and down quarks/antiquarks.

Synonyms: pi meson
Derived terms: antipion, dipion, hyperpion, multipion, negative pion, photopion, pionful, pionic, pionium, pionless, pion rocket, positive pion, technipion

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