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Heavy particle

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baryonnoun(particle 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.
particlesnouna 2019 French-Swiss co-produced drama film directed by Blaise Harrison.
particulatenoun(chiefly in the plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.
particle acceleratornounA device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds, for the purpose of inducing high energy reactions or producing high energy radiation.
particulatesnounalt=A computer graphic showing how many PM particles can be wrapped around a human hair and how several PM particles can be wrapped around PM|thumb|PM and PM compared with a human hair in a graphic from the Environmental Protection Agency
alpha particlenoun(physics) A doubly positively charged nucleus of a helium-4 atom (consisting of two protons and two neutrons), emitted as a consequence of radioactivity.
particulate matternounAny solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant.
elementary particlenoun(physics) A fundamental particle; any of the subatomic particles that do not consist of other, smaller particles; the gauge bosons, leptons and quarks.
high massnounA Roman Catholic or Anglo-Catholic Mass celebrated in full ceremonial form, in which the celebrant is generally assisted by a deacon and, in the Tridentine form, a subdeacon, and accompanied by acolytes, a thurifer, and a choir.
heavy hitternoun(idiomatic) A person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.
nanoparticlenounAny microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
beta particlenoun(particle physics) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay.
heavy sparnoun(mineralogy) Native barium sulphate; barite.
heavy metalnoun(music, uncountable) A genre descended from rock music, characterized by the use of emphatic drumbeats, highly amplified distortion, and overall loudness; often featuring extended instrumental solos and powerful vocals.
heaviest(of any physical thing) Having great weight.
dark matternoun(astronomy, astrophysics, loosely) Matter which cannot be detected by its radiation but whose presence is inferred from gravitational effects.
heavy dutynoun(often attributive) Strenuous service.
heavy waternoun(inorganic chemistry) Water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen (protium) (thus, ²H₂O); used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
nanoparticlesnounAny microscopic particle less than about 100 nanometers (nm) in diameter.
subatomic particlenoun(particle physics) Any of many units of matter smaller than an atom.

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