What does MESON mean?

Heres your result: Meson 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. Any of a group of particles that are intermediate in mass between electrons and protons and are believed to transmit the strong force that binds nucleons together in the atomic nucleus.
2. A type of elementary particle that interacts with nucleons and has a mass intermediate between that of a muon and an electron.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈmiːzɒn/
• UK: /ˈmiːzɒn/

4. Origin and Usage

The term "meson" was coined by Hideki Yukawa in 1935 and is derived from the Greek word "mesos," meaning "middle." Mesons are subatomic particles that were first discovered in cosmic rays in the 1930s. They are intermediate in mass between electrons and protons and are believed to transmit the strong force that binds nucleons together in the atomic nucleus. Mesons have played an important role in the development of particle physics.

5. Synonyms

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6. Related Words

• Atoms
• Boson
• Quark
• Hadron
• Neutr

7. Example Sentences

1. The discovery of mesons in cosmic rays was a major breakthrough in the study of subatomic particles.
2. Mesons are believed to be responsible for the strong force that binds nucleons together in the atomic nucleus.