What does meson mean?
Meson means (rare outside entomology) The mesial plane dividing the body into similar right and left halves..
Meson
/ˈmɛs.ɒn/ · noun
Meaning
(rare outside entomology) The mesial plane dividing the body into similar right and left halves..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare outside entomology) The mesial plane dividing the body into similar right and left halves.
- (obsolete) A member of a group of subatomic particles having a mass intermediate between electrons and protons. (The most easily detected mesons fit this definition.)
- (now specifically, particle physics) An elementary particle that is composed of a quark and an antiquark, such as a kaon or pion. (Mesons composed of rarer quarks are much heavier.)
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- mesons
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What is a synonym for meson?
Common synonyms include mesotron.
What is the opposite of meson?
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How do you use meson in a sentence?
Use meson where its definition matches the intended context.
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