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 particle
Z particle
noun
physics
a type of neutral elementary particle considered to transmit the weak interaction between other elementary particles. Z particles have a rest mass of 1.62557 × 10 –25 kg
Also called: Z boson See also W particle
Scientific definitions for z particle
Z particle
See Z boson.