• Hadron

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/

    Origin

    Ancient Greek ἁδρός (hadros, "thick").

    Full definition of hadron

    Noun

    hadron

    (plural hadrons)
    1. (particle) A strongly interacting particle such as a proton. A particle which is affected by the strong nuclear force. A hadron is composed of quarks.
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