Meson
- Pronunciation
- /MAY-zon/
- Category
- Particle Physics
- Singular
- Meson
- Plural
- Mesons
Definition
A subatomic particle composed of a quark and an antiquark, bound together by the strong force.
Etymology
From Greek 'meson', meaning 'middle'.
Example
Pions and kaons are examples of mesons.
Related Terms
- Quark
- Antiquark
- Strong Force