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negatron

/ˈnɛɡətrɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does negatron mean?

noun

A negatron is a hypothetical particle that was proposed to be the antiparticle of an electron. It was thought to have a positive charge and a negative mass.

Example

"The scientist hypothesized that the negatron was responsible for the unusual behavior of the subatomic particles."

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