Vocabulary Entry

baryon

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noun

A baryon is a type of subatomic particle made up of three quarks, which are a fundamental constituent of matter.

Example Sentences

"Protons and neutrons are examples of baryons found in atomic nuclei."

"Baryons are one of the two families of hadrons, the other being mesons."

"Researchers discovered a new baryon during their experiments at the particle collider."