Z-zero particle
[ zee-zeer-oh ]
/ ˈziˈzɪər oʊ /
noun Physics.
one of three particles, called intermediate vector bosons, that are believed to transmit the weak force. Symbol: Z0
Also called
Z particle,
Z boson.
British Dictionary definitions for z boson
Scientific definitions for z boson
Z boson
An electrically neutral subatomic particle that mediates the weak nuclear force. The Z boson has a mass 182,000 times that of the electron. Unlike the other weak force mediator (the W boson), it does not change particles it interacts with into other types of particles. Like the photon, the Z boson is its own antiparticle. See Table at subatomic particle.