strangeon

noun

strangeon

noun

Etymology strange (“strange quark”) + -on, Blend of strange + nucleon. From being a particle (-on), a form of nucleon, containing strange quarks.

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Particle A particle composed of strange quarks, down quarks, up quark. A strange cluster with three-light-flavor symmetry.

Derived terms: strangeon star
Coordinate terms: strangelet, strange matter, strangeonium, strange star

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