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(mu-on) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a subatomic particle similar to an electron. it has a negative charge and is heavier than an electron.

Example Sentence

The scientist detected the presence of a muon in the particle accelerator experiment.

More Example Sentences

Physicists study muons in experiments.

Synonyms

lepton; particle

Antonyms

composite particle; hadron

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