baryon
[ bar-ee-on ]
/ ˈbær iˌɒn /
noun Physics.
a proton, neutron, or any elementary particle that decays into a set of particles that includes a proton.
Compare
quark model.
Origin of baryon
1950–55; < Greek
barý(s) heavy +
(fermi)on
OTHER WORDS FROM baryon
bar·y·on·ic [bar-ee-on-ik] /ˌbær iˈɒn ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby baryon
British Dictionary definitions for baryonic (1 of 2)
baryonic
/ (ˌbærɪˈɒnɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to a baryon
British Dictionary definitions for baryonic (2 of 2)
baryon
/ (ˈbærɪˌɒn) /
noun
any of a class of elementary particles that have a mass greater than or equal to that of the proton, participate in strong interactions, and have a spin of 1/2 . Baryons are either nucleons or hyperons. The baryon number is the number of baryons in a system minus the number of antibaryons
Word Origin for baryon
C20:
bary-, from Greek
barus heavy +
-on
Scientific definitions for baryonic
baryon
[ băr′ē-ŏn′ ]
Any of a family of subatomic particles composed of three quarks or three antiquarks. They are generally more massive than mesons, and interact with each other via the strong force. Baryons form a subclass of hadrons and are subdivided into nucleons and hyperons. Protons and neutrons are baryons. See Table at subatomic particle.