W particle

noun Physics.

either of two types of charged intermediate vector bosons, one having a positive charge and the other a negative charge. Symbols: W+, W−
Also called W boson.

Origin of W particle

First recorded in 1970–75; apparently for weak

British Dictionary definitions for w particle

W particle

noun

physics a type of elementary particle with either a positive or negative charge considered to transmit the weak interaction between other elementary particles. W particles have a rest mass of 1.435 × 10 –25 kg Also called: W boson See also Z particle

Scientific definitions for w particle

W particle

See W boson.