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antimatter

/æntɪˈmeɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does antimatter mean?

noun

A form of matter that has negative mass-energy density, existing as the antiparticle of regular matter. It is typically composed of antielectrons and antiprotons.

Example

"The scientist worked with antimatter in a highly controlled environment to avoid any potential risks."

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