Tauon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtaʊɑn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tauon is a noun meaning An unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.
Meaning
An unstable elementary particle which is a type of lepton, having a mass almost twice that of a proton, a negative charge, and a spin of ½; it decays into hadrons (usually pions) or other leptons, and neutrinos.
Word Forms
- tauons
Synonyms for tauon
Depending on context, synonyms include tau.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lepton, tauonium, antitauon, neutrino, muon, leptonium.
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