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baryon

/ˈbærɪɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does baryon mean?

noun

A subatomic particle that is a composite of three quarks, typically having a positive or zero charge. Baryons are a class of hadrons that include protons and neutrons.

Example

"The physicist studied the properties of baryons in the particle accelerator."

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