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(pos-i-tron) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a subatomic particle with a positive charge. it is the antimatter counterpart of the electron.

Example Sentence

When decaying transpires radionuclides emit a positron in the process.

More Example Sentences

Physicists study positrons in experiments.

Synonyms

antimatter electron; positive electron; particle

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Rhymes

  • positron
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