strangeness

[ streynj-nis ]
/ ˈstreɪndʒ nɪs /
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noun

the quality or condition of being strange.
Physics. a quantum number assigned the value −1 for one kind of quark, +1 for its antiquark, and 0 for all other quarks; the strangeness of a hadron is the sum of the values for the strangeness of its constituent quarks and antiquarks. Symbol: S
Compare strange quark.

Origin of strangeness

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at strange, -ness

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Words related to strangeness

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British Dictionary definitions for strangeness

strangeness
/ (ˈstreɪndʒnɪs) /

noun

the state or quality of being strange
physics a property of certain elementary particles, characterized by a quantum number (strangeness number) conserved in strong and electromagnetic but not in weak interactions. It is associated with the presence of strange quarks

Scientific definitions for strangeness

strangeness
[ strānj′nĭs ]

The property of containing a strange quark or antiquark. Strangeness is expressed in terms of an integer quantum number, -1 for each strange quark and +1 for each strange antiquark. Hadrons that possess strangeness are called strange. The total strangeness of a quantum system is unchanged by decay processes involving the strong or electromagnetic forces; however, decay through the weak force can change the total strangeness of the system. See also baryon number isospin.