Positron
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Positron is a noun meaning (particle physics) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.
Meaning
(particle physics) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge.
Example Sentences
The notion of a positron weapon remains the stuff of science fiction.
If these particles carry unit positive charge the curvatures and ionizations produced require the mass to be less than twenty times the electron mass. These particles will be called positrons.
Word Forms
- positrons
Synonyms for positron
Depending on context, synonyms include antielectron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antielectron, collider, pet, colliders, emitted, positronium.
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