baryon

See also: Baryon

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús, heavy) + -on

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbæɹɪɒn/

Noun

baryon (plural baryons)

  1. (physics) A heavy subatomic particle created by the binding of quarks by gluons; a hadron containing three quarks. Baryons have half-odd integral spin and are thus fermions. This category includes the common proton and neutron of the atomic nucleus.

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed. Ultimately from Ancient Greek βαρύς (barús).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbaː.ri.ɔn/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ba‧ry‧on

Noun

baryon n (plural baryonen)

  1. (physics) baryon [from 1960s]

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ba.ʁjɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun

baryon m (plural baryons)

  1. (physics) baryon

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Noun

baryon c

  1. (physics) baryon

Declension

Declension of baryon 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative baryon baryonen baryoner baryonerna
Genitive baryons baryonens baryoners baryonernas
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