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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

antiparticle

/ænˈtɪpɑːrtɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does antiparticle mean?

noun

A subatomic particle that has the same mass as a regular particle but opposite charge, such as an electron and a positron. Antiparticles are created in pairs with their corresponding particles.

Example

"The discovery of antiparticles revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter."

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